Data Center Hardware Engineering — Hardware System Integration Engineer
Core
Design and realize customized high-performance server compute platforms from concept through mass production, ensuring design requirements are met with precision and at scale.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system integration engineer
Builds
Custom server hardware and compute platforms for Apple's global infrastructure
Domain
Data center hardware engineering
Required skills
Hardware system design, schematic capture, signal integrity simulation, board bring-up, hands-on hardware debugging, high-speed interface validation, DFM/DFT/DFA principles, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
High-speed PCB design (10+ layers), Cadence tools, PCIe/100-GbE/USB3/USB4 protocol expertise, server platform design, Python scripting for test automation, vendor/ODM engagement
Technologies
PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, I2C, SPI, JTAG, Cadence, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, DMM
Responsibilities
Design server main logic and companion boards; perform signal integrity simulation and board bring-up; execute validation of high-speed digital interfaces; support NPI and factory builds; drive root cause analysis for hardware issues; partner with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
