Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer
Core
Own end-to-end hardware engineering lifecycle for high-performance compute platforms from specification to mass production.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system integration engineer
Builds
Custom high-performance compute platforms for Apple's global infrastructure
Domain
Data center hardware / high-performance computing
Required skills
High-speed digital interface expertise (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR), circuit design (power, digital, analog, PL), board bring-up and debug, DFM/DFT/DFA principles, high-speed PCB layout (10+ layers), schematic capture, EE lab instrumentation
Preferred skills
100-GbE/USB4 protocol experience, Python scripting for automation, vendor/ODM engagement, computer architecture knowledge
Technologies
Cadence, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, Python
Responsibilities
Lead hardware system design and schematic capture, perform signal integrity simulation and board bring-up, execute validation of high-speed interfaces, drive root cause analysis of hardware failures, lead factory build support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
