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Power Control Systems Architect - Platform Architecture

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$216.2k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Power Control Systems Architect to lead the development of next-generation power control systems, defining multi-year architecture across Apple product lines and designing control algorithms for battery, thermal, and performance constraints across multiple timescales.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the multi-year architecture for power control systems across Apple's product lines
  • Design and specify control algorithms — classical, modern, and data-driven — for battery, thermal, and performance constraints operating across multiple timescales
  • Guide algorithm implementation from concept through embedded deployment, partnering with firmware and systems teams
  • Analyze real-world performance/power data to identify architecture and algorithm improvements, including opportunities for predictive, machine-learning-informed power allocation
  • Review and approve control system designs across the power control system domain
  • Mentor engineers and help set technical direction for the power control systems team

Qualifications

  • BS degree
  • Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Bash and/or Python
  • Experience with control system design in one or more of the following areas: Classical Control Theory, Modern Control Theory, System Identification, Estimation Theory, Signal Processing, or multi-timescale constraint handling
  • Experience with AI tools
  • MS or PhD in ME, Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
  • 20+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience implementing control systems in embedded microcontroller environments
  • Experience applying data-driven or machine-learning approaches to power allocation, predictive analytics, or constraint prediction
  • Experience with multi-timescale or hierarchical constraint-handling techniques in real-time control systems
  • Innovative and critical system-level thinker with control system design and debug skills
  • Desire to bring data-driven decision-making and analytics to improve products
  • Professional and collaborative with interpersonal communication skills

Skills

Required:Power control system designProgramming languages

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • tuition reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • employee stock programs (ESPP)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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