System Electrical Architect (Input Devices)
Core
Define and design zero-to-one EE system architecture for next-generation input devices (trackpads, keyboards, interfaces) for Mac products.
Role type
Senior IC electrical architect (input devices)
Builds
Next-generation input technologies for Mac product line
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware engineering
Required skills
EE system architecture, schematic capture, component selection, low-speed/high-speed digital interfaces, HDI/fine-pitch BGA PCB design, advanced lab tools proficiency, cross-functional co-design
Preferred skills
High-precision AFE design, haptics/actuation circuitry, power architecture, ME/EE co-design, SI/PI/EMC resolution
Technologies
I2C, I2S, SPI, USB, MIPI, PCIe, Thunderbolt, Allegro, high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, VNAs, BERT
Responsibilities
Drive EE system architecture from concept to mass production, partner with mechanical and firmware engineers for co-design, resolve complex system issues and root causes, identify technical bottlenecks and make trade-off decisions, oversee integration of sensing, haptics, and power management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC