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# Prototyping Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, ARM Architecture, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Datasheets, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, System Software, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/prototyping-systems-engineer-platform-architecture-4c4e61

## About the Role

The Platform Architecture systems prototyping team creates "livable prototypes"-complete product concepts that you can actually use, as opposed to concept demonstrations. We are a small team of self-motivated, curious generalists who love to make thoughtful, interesting new things., 10+ years industry experience

MS or PhD in CS, CE, EECS, or similar engineering degree

Ability to work with EE's for hardware bringup and debug of prototypes

Ability to read and understand block diagrams, schematics, and data sheets

Familiarity with microcontrollers, both hardware and firmware

Familiarity with ARM architecture, Cortex-A and Cortex-M profiles

Minimum Qualifications

BS in CS, CE, EECS, or similar engineering degree

Experience in design of computer systems

Experience in C/C++

Understanding of common hardware interfaces such as PCI, UART, I2C, SPI, or USB

Exposure to low-level system software such as operating systems, bootloaders and device drivers