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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware System Design Engineer, Retail and Event Product Design - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $181,100.0 - $318,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Infrastructure, Pcb Layout - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=67fadb564490a1c7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Prototypes?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Apple is seeking a Hardware System Design Engineer for Retail and Event Product Design. We are searching for a driven and hardworking electrical engineer to work on electrical system design and develop hardware solutions for Apple product merchandisers. The successful candidate will join a detail-oriented team who works towards perfection and specialized in providing the best possible customer experience with newly announced products., Master's or PhD degree 10+ years of relevant industry experience Experience with USB, UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, etc. Experience with high volume consumer products and manufacturing process System HW product design experience working with cross functional partners - EMC, de-sense and coexistence Electrical system leadership or management experience Proven track record of working in fast paced innovative work environment. Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions Strong communication skills and outstanding ability to work well cross-functionally., Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field plus 7+ years of relevant industry experience Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals with experience in prototyping, hardware bring-up, bench instrumentation and validation Experience in detailed EE design, EE schematics entry and layout Experience with digital hardware design such as micro-controllers and digital interfaces Experienced with HW and FW integration, specially USB-C, PD controllers and MicroPython Advanced Hands-On Lab & Debugging Skills ## Description You will become part of a hands-on development team that nurtures engineering excellence and creativity. On the team you will engage with a rewarding variety of responsibilities.","responsibilities":"Leading the product architecture and driving HW system design Leading system schematic design, PCB layout and component selection and being the technical champion for all design reviews. Collaborating with wide range of cross-functional teams involved in the product definition, industrial design, validation and manufacturing at Apple. Working with cross functional partners and external vendors to develop product FW. Working with leadership to define product schedules and allocate EE and FW resources Review, challenge, and creatively influence product concepts & roadmaps across groups. 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