Hardware System Design Manager

Summary Posted: Jan 5, 2024 Role Number: 200530323 The Accessories System Team is searching for an outstanding candidate to lead a diverse set of work within the Accessory Products and Retail & Event Product Design teams. As a successful applicant you will provide strategic direction to a team of dedicated engineers developing hardware and technology. The role provides an opportunity to work cross-functionally with a wide array of teams at Apple. A passion for guiding high performing teams that deliver an array of high quality / high volume products is fundamental. As a Hardware System Design Manager you will be leading a team of HW & FW engineers in a diverse role which encompasses Accessory Products Technology, Retail & Event Product Design Electrical Engineering and Design Validation Leadership. The team focuses on: New silicon definition, bring-up and validation. New product architecture. Key technology areas (e.g. Silicon, power conversion, USB-C, BLE, SI/PI…etc.). System design validation oversight. REPD fixture design and event support. Early product scoping efforts. Future technology evaluation.   The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills. You will have the opportunity to lead other engineers with the best-in-class methodologies as well as regularly interact with executives, cross-functional teams and external partners. Will you help us develop innovative products from concept through architecture, design & high volume manufacturing? Key Qualifications Key Qualifications BSEE with 7+ year’s experience. Engineering management experience required. Candidate must have direct experience with consumer products - product concept development, system architecture and detailed design. Candidate must possess deep knowledge of analog and digital electrical circuits including silicon. Must have experience with digital hardware design such as micro-controllers and digital interfaces (such as I2C, SPI, SPMI, MIPI, etc). Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to guide critical decisions Experience in EE schematics entry and layout is needed. Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and manufacturing support is required. Ability to work well cross-functionally. Proven track record of working in fast paced innovative work environment. Occasional overseas travel as needed. Description Description Manage and hire a team of engineers. Review, challenge, and creatively influence product concepts & roadmaps across groups. Work with cross-functional engineering managers and engineers. Develop internal and external system & silicon specifications. Keep current with innovative technology trends and vendor roadmaps. Review, influence, and challenge system performance decisions with new ideas. Define, simulate, and model product performance vs. power and other metrics. Lead validation across all functions holistically for each product (EE, RF, EMC, Coex, desense, silicon…etc.). Mentor and lead engineers and interns. Education & Experience Education & Experience BSEE. Graduate degree preferred. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $183,400 and $316,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.