Systems Architect
Core
Lead system technical designs and roadmaps for Apple ecosystem accessories and features, analyzing hardware/data flows and trade-offs to enable seamless integration across devices.
Role type
Senior Systems Architect (Consumer Electronics)
Builds
New accessories and features for Apple ecosystem (Home, iPad, iPhone, Watch, Mac, Vision Pro)
Domain
Consumer electronics, embedded systems, hardware/software integration
Required skills
System architecture, hardware/software interaction, mechanical constraints, system-level requirements, cross-functional leadership, technical trade-off analysis
Preferred skills
SoC architecture, low-power design, HW/SW interfaces, bus protocols (USB, I2C), wireless interfaces (Bluetooth/BLE, NFC, Wi-Fi, Thread), PCB technologies, signal integrity, thermal/power controls
Technologies
SoC, USB, I2C, Bluetooth, BLE, NFC, Wi-Fi, Thread, PCB
Responsibilities
Design and launch new accessories and features; decompose user-facing features into enabling technologies; analyze engineering trade-offs; construct end-to-end product solutions; define system-level feature descriptions and functional requirements; shepherd features from concept to execution; challenge architectural tradeoffs with data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC