The System Hardware Engineer will join Apple's iPhone Hardware Engineering team, focusing on advancing IO interface system technologies. This role involves collaborating with a talented team to design, analyze, and validate critical IO interface features across the iPhone product line. The engineer will tackle complex hardware architecture challenges and drive system integration solutions from concept to reality. A passion for engineering and innovation is essential to succeed in this position.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 3+ years of industry experience
• Solid foundation in Electrical Engineering with excellent problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with IO interface protocols including USB, PCIe, MIPI, UART, JTAG, SPI, I2C, and more
• Hands-on lab experience with IO interface measurement and issue debugging
• Familiar with scripting languages such as Python or TCL
• PhD graduate preferred
• Expertise in mobile SOC interface protocols such as USB, PCIe, MIPI, SPI, I2C, GPIO, and debug interfaces
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in IO PHY and controller design, and the implementation on system
• Experience in mobile platform architecture, system design and IO interface solution analysis
• Strong communication, presentation and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Lead system-level integration of high-speed IO, low-speed IO, and GPIO interfaces across iPhone products
• Own schematic reviews and design sign-off for SOC IO interfaces
• Drive hands-on bring-up, debugging, testing, and system-level validation of SOC IO interfaces
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams on system validation, failure analysis, and factory testing
• Contribute across the full product lifecycle, from concept to mass production, solving complex challenges with creativity
• Travel internationally to support key development and production milestones, with up to 10% domestic/international travel required

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.