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Hardware EE System Architect

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

Apple's Home Hardware group is seeking a highly motivated engineer to shape the hardware for innovative devices. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate cutting-edge hardware systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical system architecture and a passion for elegant design. This position requires a proactive problem solver who can navigate ambiguity and drive ideas into action.

Requirements

  • BS in electrical engineering or computer engineering
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience shepherding system designs from concept to mass production
  • Expertise in hardware design for embedded applications from SOC/MCU integration to power architecture and sensor integration
  • Understanding of compute architecture and peripheral IO functions such as PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, and SWD
  • Working knowledge of PCB/flex layout for optimizing high speed signal integrity and power distribution network
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively bring-up, debug, and validate mixed-signal designs
  • Understanding of imaging systems and image processing for machine learning applications
  • Expertise in emerging sensing technologies and sensor design is highly preferred
  • Ability to take a methodical and insightful approach to data analysis
  • Passion for continuous learning and exploring new technologies is highly valued

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate hardware systems for future Apple products
  • Own critical aspects of the electrical architecture and implementation, including schematic design and layout
  • Conduct bring-up, debugging, and validation of hardware designs
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and drive compelling ideas into action
  • Ensure alignment with user experience and product vision through effective communication

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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