Data Center Hardware Engineering — Hardware System Integration Engineer
Core
Design and realize customized high-performance server compute platforms from concept through mass production, ensuring fast, efficient, and scalable infrastructure for Apple's services and products.
Role type
Senior IC hardware system integration engineer
Builds
Custom silicon-based server compute platforms and full-system integration solutions
Domain
Data center hardware engineering and high-performance computing
Required skills
Hardware system design, schematic capture, board bring-up, signal integrity simulation, high-speed interface validation (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR), cross-functional collaboration, DFM/DFT/DFA principles, root cause debugging, technical documentation
Preferred skills
High-speed PCB design (10+ layers), Cadence tools, 100-GbE/USB3/USB4 protocol experience, server platform design, Python scripting for test automation, vendor/ODM engagement, Master's degree in EE/CE
