Apple · 6 hours ago
Systems Architect
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple’s Ecosystem Products & Technologies team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated product-focused Systems Architect. The role involves leading system technical designs, analyzing architectural trade-offs, and working with multi-discipline teams to launch new accessories and features that integrate seamlessly with Apple’s product portfolio.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Work with multi-discipline teams to design and launch new accessories and features into the market
Decompose user facing features, experiences, and functions into associated enabling technologies
Lay out available architectural options, analyze engineering trade-offs, and articulate recommendations to meet product goals
Work cross-functionally to understand existing portfolio of technologies, derive capabilities & cost functions, and construct an overall end-to-end product solution
Drive cross-functional alignment through technical discussions, negotiations and executive reviews
Define and author system level feature descriptions and detailed functional requirements
Shepherd product features through idea/concept to execution
Review, influence, and challenge architectural tradeoffs with data and innovative new ideas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in electrical or computer engineering or similar field
10 years interdisciplinary engineering expertise related to consumer electronics or embedded systems (firmware, hardware/electrical, and/or mechanical)
5 years developing high volume consumer products from concept to production as a system integrator
Solid understanding of hardware/software interaction and mechanical constraints
Ability to develop and maintain product-specific system-level requirements/specifications for hardware, software, and mechanical subsystems
Ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams and exert effective influence
Excellent written and oral communication skills, comfortable with speaking in the details while adept at up-leveling the messaging in front of executives and/or cross-functional partners
Preferred
Master's Degree in electrical or computer engineering or similar field
10 years product development experience in a matrix organization
3 years experience as a technical lead or engineering manager
History of shipping interoperability and ecosystem features
Proven expertise in SoC architecture, low-power design, HW/SW interfaces, bus protocols (USB, I2C, etc.), and wireless interfaces (Bluetooth/BLE, NFC and Wi-Fi)
Working knowledge of HW/SW interaction, operating systems, estimation of compute workload, thermal, and power controls in modern SoCs
Previous exposure to PCB technologies, signal integrity considerations, coex/desense mitigation
Ability to think strategically, while driving tactical details
Systems thinking mindset with attention to interface definitions and edge cases
Experience working with teams of diverse technical backgrounds and quickly seeking and integrating their knowledge
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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