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# Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Schematic Capture, USB, Scripting, Hardware Infrastructure, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_apple2-200671176

## About the Role

We're looking for someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment, enjoys working across disciplines, and is energized by the challenge of bringing cutting-edge hardware to life. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience + 7+ years of relevant industry work experience in hardware or systems engineering + Deep expertise across common low-speed and high-speed digital interfaces: I2C/SMBus, SPI, JTAG, USB, PCIe, Ethernet (SGMII, RMII, QSFP), and DDR memory + Circuit design experience across multiple domains: power, digital, analog, high-speed communications, and programmable logic + Demonstrated ability to bring up, characterize, and debug complex hardware from the system level down to the circuit level using standard EE lab equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer) + Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with experience producing functional specs,
integration procedures, and technical documentation + High-speed PCB design experience with 10+ layer boards, including PCB material selection and stack-up definition + Proficiency with schematic entry and high-speed PCB layout constraint management using Cadence tools or equivalent **Preferred Qualifications** + Hands-on PCIe, 100-GbE, USB3/USB4, or similar high-speed serial protocol experience, including compliance testing and protocol analyzer debug + Familiarity with computer architecture concepts and hardware design tradeoffs + Experience scripting in Python or similar languages for test automation, data analysis, or lab instrumentation control + Experience engaging vendors and ODM/CM partners, including component vendors and reference design partners + Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering + 12+ years of relevant industry work experience in hardware or systems engineering Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion

## Description

You will serve as a critical cross-functional partner to mechanical, power, software, firmware, silicon, and reliability teams, ensuring design requirements are met with precision and at scale.