Mid Level System Installer Jobs

Summary

Join the system validation team at Apple's Hardware Engineering, where we validate system-level performance of Apple SoCs and other key modules (cameras, displays, and other state-of-the-art sensors) in a system environment that mirrors real product use.

Description

In this role, you will sit the cross-section of EE and CS and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to validate EE circuit/components and hardware systems as a whole for future Apple products. Lead prototype bring-up, debugging, functional verification, and electrical characterization. Perform electrical design validation using advanced lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, network analyzers, BERT, and VNAs, to assess signal quality and design robustness. Review and execute factory test plans to ensure comprehensive hardware validation. Data-mine factory-scale data to ensure hardware quality, optimize design parameters, and assess robustness. Debug manufacturing issues, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions into design and process ahead of high-volume production. Optimize test and calibration flows for hardware sub-systems. Apply AI/ML techniques for test data mining, anomaly detection, and factory data analytics Communicate and present status on concurrent priorities, open issues, and deadlines. Travel to internationally (approximately 5 weeks/year, 10%).

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required, with 3+ years of relevant industry experience focused on EE or CS
• EE fundamentals on of these area DC/DC conversion, power and signal integrity, analog/digital design
• Scripting proficiency; comfortable building and maintaining automation and/or scripting
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment — oscilloscopes, multimeters, and similar tools — for bring-up, debugging, and validation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SoC bring up, familiar with computer architectures (cache, memory hierarchy, data pipelines) and logic design
• Experience with embedded system debug
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Lua; proficient in Shell scripting.
• Familiarity with industry standards (USB, PCIe, DDR, etc.)
• General software development experience (Python, C++, log review, code review)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

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