Mac System Power Management Architect

Summary Posted: Apr 20, 2023 Role Number: 200475925 Mac System Architecture team seeks an outstanding computer systems or technology architect to influence and drive new product designs in power management. This position is a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional lead engineering role encompassing all aspects of computer system design. The candidate will have the skills and experience to create system architectures, surprise and delight our customers, and advance our products’ performance, size, power, thermal and cost goals. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Has core competence and subject matter expertise in personal computing system and product design Possesses strong technical breadth across several computer subsystem technologies, e.g., CPU, GPU, storage, memory, audio, display, input devices, power delivery, power management, networking, wireless, I/O, thermal management, cameras and sensors. Able to create, review and approve engineering requirement specification documents Understands schematics, PCB layout & designs; has experience in bring-up, system debug and hands-on lab environments. Comprehends the roles of HW/FW/SW layers and how they interact in system design Has strong analytic, verbal, written and communication skills. Able to summarize and effectively communicate technical issues and actions to key stakeholders and leadership teams Description Description Provide architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional engineering teams to establish new product definitions and requirements PROVIDE SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE GUIDANCE - Provide system control guidance to achieve great user experience in battery life and system performance - Establish and drive workload power budgets at system and module levels - Perform and guide peak power measurements on device hardware to help validate power models - Define system telemetry needs and design system control loops for subsystem power to enable best user experience - Determine product system integration feasibility, via collaboration with mechanical, physical, thermal, and electrical engineering stakeholders. - Author system architecture specifications, block diagrams, and conduct review with the product teams. - Collaborate with performance architects to define, model and drive improvements in performance, power efficiency and cost - Analyze, guide and support thermal management solutions and trade-offs - Anticipate future SoC requirements and negotiate with internal SoC teams to align with system product goals - Be innovative and curious. Explore and champion new product-level features and workflows. REVIEW, CHALLENGE AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE AND PROCESSES - Lead system architecture and guide early design team activities - Define, develop and utilize tools, scripts, automation and methods of system analysis - Mentor junior engineers to best practices and data-driven processes The role may require occasional domestic and international travel. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant industry experience 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 $170,700 and $300,200, 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.