Entry Level Hardware Engineer Jobs
New grad hardware engineer jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience to their first professional role, where a strong portfolio of circuit designs or internship work often carries more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Aerospace & Defense, with Apple, Amazon, and SpaceX hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to characterize how all of our technologies work in unison, driving development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture and future products.
DESCRIPTION
Our team is analyzing SoC power and performance characteristics on shipping products to inform future product direction.
In this role, you will use existing and new workloads and benchmarks to analyze SoC power and performance across multiple functional subsystems (CPU, GPU, etc.). Working with your colleagues, you will identify performance limitations and provide recommendations for Apple hardware and software improvements.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze power and performance data across a broad range of devices and workloads
- Understand new and emerging software workloads, develop procedures and automation for measuring power and performance
- Set up and configure new devices and software to enable accurate and repeatable benchmarking
- Disassembling/reassembling of consumer devices while preserving functionality and thermal properties
- Debugging and troubleshooting of desktop and mobile devices
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience using benchmark software tools to accurately measure system performance
- Experience with Python and shell scripting
- Experience with modern consumer electronics devices, SoCs and multiple operating systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid foundation in computer architecture fundamentals
- Experience using power measurement tools with benchmark software for simultaneous power and performance measurements
- Curiosity about hardware/software co-design and a demonstrated drive to learn independently
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Understanding the design or reverse-engineering of DC power delivery circuits
- Some systems programming or driver development experience, especially relating to power management
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. You’ll collaborate with engineers across Apple to characterize how all of our technologies work in unison, driving development of our renowned system-on-a-chip architecture and future products.
DESCRIPTION
Our team is analyzing SoC power and performance characteristics on shipping products to inform future product direction.
In this role, you will use existing and new workloads and benchmarks to analyze SoC power and performance across multiple functional subsystems (CPU, GPU, etc.). Working with your colleagues, you will identify performance limitations and provide recommendations for Apple hardware and software improvements.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze power and performance data across a broad range of devices and workloads
- Understand new and emerging software workloads, develop procedures and automation for measuring power and performance
- Set up and configure new devices and software to enable accurate and repeatable benchmarking
- Disassembling/reassembling of consumer devices while preserving functionality and thermal properties
- Debugging and troubleshooting of desktop and mobile devices
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience using benchmark software tools to accurately measure system performance
- Experience with Python and shell scripting
- Experience with modern consumer electronics devices, SoCs and multiple operating systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid foundation in computer architecture fundamentals
- Experience using power measurement tools with benchmark software for simultaneous power and performance measurements
- Curiosity about hardware/software co-design and a demonstrated drive to learn independently
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Understanding the design or reverse-engineering of DC power delivery circuits
- Some systems programming or driver development experience, especially relating to power management
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Entry Level Hardware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hardware engineer job?
Entry level hardware engineer roles go to candidates who can show hands-on work: PCB layouts, FPGA projects, embedded systems coursework, or an internship. Employers at this level care more about what you have built than how long you have been building. A portfolio that demonstrates signal integrity, schematic capture, or prototype testing gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level hardware engineers?
Companies hiring entry level hardware engineers right now include Apple, Amazon, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both large electronics manufacturers and smaller embedded systems startups post regularly at this level, so candidates should look across company sizes and not limit searches to major brands.
Are there remote entry level hardware engineer jobs?
Yes, though hardware roles skew more on-site than software because prototyping and lab access often require physical presence. About 17% of entry level hardware engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in roles where design, simulation, and documentation work can be completed off-site. Checking filters for hybrid postings will surface the most flexibility at this stage.
Are these new grad hardware engineer jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hardware engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes 0 to 2 years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward that requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of professional tenure. Searching for "new grad" alongside "entry level" will surface postings written specifically for candidates finishing a degree or just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level hardware engineers?
Entry Level hardware engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they invest heavily in new product development and rely on junior engineers to support prototyping, testing, and component evaluation cycles that keep pipelines moving.