Hardware Systems Integration Engineer
About the role
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In the Apple Home group we develop groundbreaking devices with complex hardware, sensors and software. We are seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our growing team! You will play a key role in designing and developing the hardware for these systems and should be comfortable with defining complex electrical system architectures and hands on hardware bringup, debug, and prototyping. Come join the Apple Home team!
01Description
In this role, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate hardware systems for future Apple products. The position requires the ability for independent precise detail design work as well as high level system understanding. Also required are excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
Ownership of electrical architecture and implementation
Schematic creation and layout responsibility
Bringup and debug
Hardware validation
Prototyping proof of concepts
02Preferred Qualifications
MS in electrical engineering or computer engineering
5+ years of relevant industry experience focusing on hardware system design
Proven experience in taking designs from concept to mass production in a consumer electronics environment
03Minimum Qualifications
BS in electrical engineering or computer engineering
3+ years of relevant industry experience focusing on hardware system design
Strong working experience in electrical design, including component selection, circuit design, schematic capture, component placement and PCB/flex layout. Successful candidates have the ability to stay organized, execute to a timeline, and produce high quality deliverables
Excellent EE fundamentals and analog design knowledge focusing on DC/DC, power and signal integrity and SPICE simulations with intuitive skills and a deep understanding of the EE discipline in practice
Knowledge of embedded processor peripheral interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, CAN, SPI, storage, high speed serial)
Strong working knowledge of best practices for PCB/flex layout and construction
Hands on experience with test equipment including oscilloscope, multi-meters and more for prototype bring-up, debugging, and functional validation
04Pay & 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 $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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
DGJ Insight
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This job's listed pay is 146% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
Answered at our last check on Oct 22, 2026.
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