The role is for a senior technical lead in the AirPods team, focusing on defining the future of electrical design for consumer hardware. The team is responsible for the end-to-end electrical design, emphasizing system-level architecture and integration of advanced technologies. The position requires a hands-on approach to hardware system integration, from initial concept to mass production. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience designing electronics and/or embedded systems.
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals including analog/digital design and signal/power integrity.
• Hands-on experience in prototyping, bring-up, debug, and validation.
• Experience with high volume products and consumer electronics from proof of concept to mass production.
• Expertise in HDI PCB, flex, and/or SIP designs including schematic and layout.
• Knowledge in areas such as CPU/SOC, power management, analog circuits, RF integration, and sensor design.
• Python or scripting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Define system-level architecture and push the boundaries of physical architecture.
• Drive critical trade-offs applying rigorous engineering principles to design and validate hardware.
• Work extensively with cross-functional teams and vendors to tackle engineering challenges.
• Design, analyze, and validate hardware from initial concept through mass production.
• Conduct design validation and bench analysis.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, software, reliability, manufacturing, and operations organizations.

• 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.