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Hardware Architect - Information Security

Apple· Corporate Functions / Apple Information Security
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Sunnyvale, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Hardware Architect responsible for creating and delivering future generations of security hardware, translating security features into high-level hardware/software requirements, managing end-to-end hardware projects, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to enhance Apple’s security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Own & establish the vision for future generations of security hardware.
  • Translate security features into high-level HW/SW specifications and derive HW requirements to design a product.
  • Manage the program seeking to realize the vision - hardware design, development, manufacturing, and deployment.
  • Map the design concept to available components, developing a bill of materials for manufacturer(s).
  • Identify suitable components based on requirements.
  • Validate end-to-end functionality, performance and reliability.
  • Integrate feedback on current hardware into future designs.
  • Generate performance projections for future systems.
  • Research market benchmarks, including performance, cost, and scope of application.
  • Be challenged to work under pressure and with ambiguity.
  • Be adept at shifting directions and priorities.
  • Be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
  • Demonstrate excellence at multitasking, organizing, and prioritizing complex projects to meet deadlines.
  • Cultivate your network by meeting new colleagues from across the business.

Qualifications

  • BS in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 8 years relevant industry work experience.
  • Ability to comprehend and develop hardware specifications, component selections, block diagrams, and schematics.
  • Experience leading architecture reviews and approving system specifications.
  • Understanding of security architecture and threat models.
  • Guiding architecture tradeoff decisions at an executive level.
  • Familiarity with DFT, DFM, and DFR principles.
  • Understanding of performance modeling, including power/performance budgeting & simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of hardware/software co-design and interface standards.
  • Ability to create diagrams and make concise presentations to clearly present information to cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in hardware abstraction & firmware interface definition.
  • Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple simultaneous work tracks.
  • Proven leadership of complex system development from concept to production bring-up.
  • Ability to thrive in a self-directed, fast-paced environment, that is highly collaborative and multi-functional.
  • Strong written and presentation skills, able to communicate effectively with engineers and senior leaders.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external collaborative relationships.

Skills

Required:Hardware architectureArchitecture reviewsSecurity architecture and threat modelingPerformance modeling & power budgetingHardware/software co-design

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission potential
  • Relocation assistance
  • Apple shareholder programs including employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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