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Hardware System Engineer – iPhone System Technologies — SoC

Apple· iPhone Hardware Engineering
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Hybrid (Shanghai Metro Area, Shenzhen Metro Area)Full-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

System Hardware Engineer role focusing on SoC and iPhone system validation, debugging, and optimization from architecture to mass production. Collaboration across global cross-functional teams with opportunities for travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system-level SoC bring-up, functional validation, and stress testing on iPhone hardware platforms from early prototypes to mass production.
  • Perform deep hardware/software debug and root cause analysis to resolve complex silicon and system issues efficiently.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive system SoC validation plans, leveraging deep understanding of SoC architecture, feature definition, and system design.
  • Analyze factory and validation data to identify and resolve silicon/system issues, inform strategic design and system optimization efforts.
  • Drive power, performance, and thermal characterization and optimization to deliver industry-leading user experiences.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional hardware, software, and silicon teams across global sites to define validation strategies and meet critical product milestones.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in system-level SoC bring-up, validation, and debugging.
  • Strong understanding of SoC architecture (e.g., ARM-based systems), including hardware/software interaction, boot flows, and low-level debug techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power meters, and thermal chambers for SoC characterization and debug.
  • Proven experience with kernel- and device driver–level debugging, including use of relevant debug and validation tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, TCL, or similar, to develop test plan, enable test automation and data analysis.
  • Strong familiarity with mobile hardware platform design, including power delivery systems (PDN, PMIC) and high-speed, low-speed, and debug interfaces such as USB, MIPI, UART, and JTAG.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with experience working across global, cross-functional teams.

Skills

Required:SoC bring-up and validationHardware/software debugSystem validation planningPython/TCL scriptingMobile hardware interfacesKernel/device driver debuggingLab instrumentationCommunication & collaboration

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally.
  • Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
  • Accessibility initiatives described in Apple’s workplace culture and benefits.
Last updated Jul 31, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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