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# Hardware Systems Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Firmware, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Schematic Capture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Data Analytics, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4ef02ec8-54e6-4d33-b43e-776fe57533f8

## About the Role

BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

3+ years of engineering management experience with strong hands-on hardware systems expertise, or 7+ years of technical leadership experience with demonstrated readiness for people management.

Extensive experience in hardware systems development, including architecture, schematic design, PCB layout, bring-up, characterization, and deployment.

Strong electrical engineering fundamentals spanning analog, power electronics, mixed-signal, and high-speed digital design.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering initiatives and collaborate across multiple technical disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Deep understanding of system architecture, electrical instrumentation, metrology, and product characterization methodologies.

Experience developing precision measurement systems, programmable power architectures, embedded telemetry, or hardware observability solutions.

Experience influencing hardware or silicon architecture through cross-functional engineering partnerships.

Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled engineering workflows, intelligent automation, and data-driven system analysis.

Firmware or software development experience using Python, C/C++, or similar languages.

Experience developing scalable engineering platforms and reusable hardware architectures across multiple products.

Proficiency with schematic capture, rigid/flexible PCB design, and system-level electrical integration.

Understanding of measurement uncertainty, statistical analysis, correlation, repeatability, reproducibility, and calibration methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to balance long-term technical strategy with hands-on engineering execution.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence engineering teams and senior leadership.

## Description

This is a leadership role at the forefront of hardware systems engineering, where you will drive the development of innovative electrical architectures, embedded observability capabilities, and precision metrology systems across Apple's product portfolio.

You will manage and develop a talented team of electrical engineers responsible for advancing system-level design methodologies, developing custom electrical instrumentation, and delivering scalable engineering solutions that support product development, characterization, calibration, and manufacturing.

Beyond delivering engineering solutions, you will help shape the team's technical direction, identifying opportunities to influence product architecture, establish common platforms, and leverage AI-driven technologies to accelerate engineering development and improve decision-making.

The role requires close collaboration with silicon, hardware, firmware, software, and operations teams, along with the ability to communicate complex engineering strategies and influence technical decisions across organizational boundaries.

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.