Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer
Core
Design and realize customized high-performance compute platforms from concept to mass production, ensuring design requirements are met with precision and at scale.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system integration engineer
Builds
Custom compute platforms for Apple's global infrastructure
Domain
Data center hardware engineering
Required skills
High-speed digital interface validation, signal integrity simulation, PCB bring-up and characterization, systematic hardware debugging, cross-functional collaboration, functional specification development, factory build support
Preferred skills
High-speed PCB design (10+ layers), Cadence tools proficiency, high-speed serial protocol compliance testing, computer architecture knowledge, automation script development
Technologies
PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, I2C, SPI, JTAG, Cadence, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, DMM
Responsibilities
Perform signal integrity simulation and board bring-up, execute validation of high-speed digital interfaces, partner with mechanical/firmware/software teams to balance design tradeoffs, support factory builds and sustaining engineering, drive issues to root cause using EE lab equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
