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Hardware Engineer - Apple MapsApple Inc.United States
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Hardware Engineer - Apple Maps

Apple Inc.
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    United States
  • US
    United States
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À propos

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something!This role is within the Apple Maps Hardware Team. We are a forward-thinking team that designs and builds data collection rigs. There is no normal days in this group - we all wear many hats each day to support our mission of creating world-class mapping and data collection hardware.
Description This is a unique hardware systems integrator role where you will ensure our complex hardware moves successfully from concept to production. In this hands‑on, high‑impact role you will be solving the toughest cross‑functional challenges that arise at the intersection of electrical, software and mechanical engineering. We operate like an independent start‑up doing design, manufacturing, production, and field support team to enable our larger Apple Maps team.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical management of external vendors and design partners, driving them to meet our technical, quality, and schedule requirements
Conduct rigorous technical reviews of schematics, layout, and DFM provided by partners to ensure system integrity
Develop and implement comprehensive plans for system validation, characterization, and testing
Lead hands‑on bring‑up, debugging, and validation of new hardware prototypes in the lab, identifying and driving root‑cause analysis for complex issues
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for electrical hardware issues discovered during prototype and production builds
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of industry experience in a hardware development role
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, with an ability to analyze and debug complex analog, digital, and power systems
Deep experience in system integration, including grounding, shielding, EMI/EMC mitigation, and power distribution strategies
Proven experience overseeing the full PCB development cycle, including specification, architecture, design, simulation, prototype, bring‑up, testing, and release to production
Hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs) for bring‑up and debugging of difficult hardware issues
Experience working with microcontrollers and firmware, sufficient to perform system bring‑up and debug low‑level hardware/software interactions
Ability to drive and mentor junior engineers, fostering best practices in system design and validation
Preferred Qualifications
Strong desire to dive deep into system level issues and drive problems to closure in a team‑based environment with a proactive attitude
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills for communicating with internal teams and external vendors
Experience managing and resolving technical issues with PCB, component, and assembly vendors
Experience using scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash) to automate testing and data analysis
Expertise in using low‑speed control interfaces (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, RS‑422) for component configuration and debugging
Familiarity with high‑speed interfaces (e.g. PCIe, MIPI D‑PHY, DisplayPort) and their design and validation challenges
Exposure to specification and integration of components like PMICs, LDOs, MCUs and FPGAs
Experience in the selection and specification of connectors and custom cabling for power delivery, low‑speed control, and high‑speed data interfaces
Knowledge of cameras and optical systems, with a focus on CMOS image sensors and opto‑mechanical packaging constraints
Knowledge of layout strategies for rigid, rigid‑flex and flex PCBs, including good understanding of material selection and stackup trade‑offs
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 $181,100 and $272,100, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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