Hardware System Engineer – iPhone System Technologies — SoC
Core
Lead system-level SoC bring-up, functional validation, and stress testing for iPhone hardware platforms from early prototypes to mass production.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system engineer (SoC)
Builds
iPhone SoC architecture and system integration solutions
Domain
Consumer electronics / Mobile hardware
Required skills
SoC architecture design, hardware/software interaction, low-level debug techniques, silicon/system issue resolution, power/performance/thermal characterization, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Kernel and device driver debugging, test automation scripting (Python/TCL), mobile hardware platform design, high-speed/low-speed interface expertise (USB, MIPI, UART, JTAG)
Technologies
ARM-based systems, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, thermal chambers, JTAG, MIPI, USB, UART
Responsibilities
Lead system-level SoC bring-up, functional validation, and stress testing on iPhone hardware platforms from early prototypes to mass production. Perform deep hardware/software debug and root cause analysis to resolve complex silicon and system issues efficiently. Develop and execute comprehensive system SoC validation plans. Analyze factory and validation data to identify and resolve silicon/system issues. Drive power, performance, and thermal characterization and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional hardware, software, and silicon teams to define validation strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
