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Prototyping Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

Apple· Platform Architecture
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Cupertino, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Prototype systems engineer role within Apple’s Platform Architecture group, developing livable prototypes and contributing to system design, OS preparation, bootloaders, device drivers, and bringup/debug with EE/ME peers for hardware prototypes.

Responsibilities

  • participate in concept's overall system design, from the top-level diagrams to participation in schematic reviews
  • work with software engineering partners across Apple to prepare the OS, bootstrap and device drivers for the project
  • collaborate with EE and ME peers on bringup and debugging after hardware fabrication

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
  • 10+ years industry experience
  • MS or PhD in CS, CE, EECS, or similar engineering degree
  • Ability to work with EEs 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

Skills

Required:C/C++System designHardware interfacesLow-level softwareHardware bringup

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • education reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
  • discretionary bonuses or commissions (potential) and relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder programs via stock options/RSU and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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