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# Hardware System Engineer - iPhone System Technology - SoC

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $129,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Apple IOS, Automation of Tests, Software Debugging, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Tcl (Programming Language), Test Execution Engine, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27857267/Hardware-System-Engineer-Iphone-System-Technology-Soc-California-Cupertino-7413

## About the Role

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 2 years of industry experience

Strong EE fundamentals paired with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proven hands-on experience in SoC and system-level bring-up, testing, and debugging

Working knowledge of SoC power, performance, and thermal characterization

Familiarity with a broad range of IO interface protocols, such as USB, PCIe, MIPI, UART, JTAG, SPI, and I2C

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Deep expertise in mobile SoC architecture with a focus on power efficiency, performance tuning, and thermal characterization

Comprehensive hands-on experience across the full SoC bring-up and debug lifecycle, from initial power-on to production readiness

Advanced knowledge of high-speed interfaces (USB3, PCIe, MIPI) and low-speed interfaces (I2C, SPI, GPIO), with a strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex interface issues

Expertise in SoC system power and performance modeling to inform architectural decisions

Broad system-level understanding of SoC integration with subsystems, including camera, sensors, RF, PMIC, and charging architectures

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or TCL for test automation and data analysis

Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams in fast-paced environments

## Description

Work directly on SoC system integration across IO interfaces, power delivery, thermal management, and performance optimization

Contribute to SoC system architecture development, including system/IO block diagrams, clock tree, and silicon planning for next-generation iPhones

Participate in the review and sign off on schematics and MLB ok2fab, ensuring design integrity from concept to manufacture

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on SoC silicon planning and bring-up, leading SoC system validation, issue debugging, and factory test execution

Drive system-level optimization of SoC power, thermal, and performance to push the boundaries of Apple silicon on iPhone

Review and sign off on SoC architecture and specifications, ensuring alignment across hardware, silicon, and software teams

Travel internationally to support critical development and production milestones across key global sites


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