The Thermal Engineer role at Apple focuses on optimizing the thermal performance of mobile devices and involves advanced IC packaging research and development. The position requires collaboration with multi-functional teams to design and validate cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems. Candidates should be self-motivated and ambitious, ready to tackle challenges in thermal design. This role emphasizes the importance of innovation and dedication in achieving extraordinary results.

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities at the senior engineer level.
• Deep expertise in thermal design for silicon devices and packaging solutions.
• Proven experience with IC physical design parameters and their impact on electrical and thermal performance across various packaging technologies.
• Strong understanding of SoC design methodologies, low-power design techniques, and thermal analysis approaches.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced packaging assembly processes, including electrical and thermal characteristics.
• Extensive hands-on experience in thermal design, analysis, and validation of advanced cooling solutions for high-power SoCs.
• Background in thermal testing for semiconductor devices, packages, PCBs, or mobile products.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Ansys IcePak, Sentinel-TI, Fluent, Cadence Allegro, and RedHawk.
• Experience designing and executing experimental test setups and analyzing thermal data.

• Design and validate cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems.
• Conduct simulations and testing to ensure thermal performance and reliability across product lines.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to optimize thermal performance.
• Participate in advanced IC packaging research and development.
• Analyze thermal data and execute experimental test setups.

• 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.