Hardware Systems Signal Integrity Engineer - iPad

Role Number: 200669916Team: HardwareLocation: AustinPosted: 2026-10-30SummaryThe iPad hardware team in Austin, TX is seeking Signal Integrity Engineers who are motivated by the opportunity to take on big challenges. In this highly collaborative role, you will work with technology and module teams and apply your knowledge of signal integrity to influence system-level integration, with an emphasis on the design and debug of high-speed interfaces.We are a team of system electrical engineers who own entire products from concept to ship. We sit at the center of Apple's wider engineering team, working cross-functionally with mechanical engineering, software, silicon engineering, and other module teams such as wireless, battery, camera, sensing, display, and factory test. We are creative and passionate about what we do and the products we make.Come join us!DescriptionWe are seeking a candidate with strong background in signal integrity, including lab and simulation experience. The role requires solid understanding of electromagnetics and transmission line theory, along with experience extracting channel models and simulating EMI and crosstalk. Channel elements include rigid and flex PCBs, connectors, and other components in a mobile system.Beyond technical capability, we prize curiosity, creativity, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and a passion for learning.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 3+ years of relevant industry experienceHands-on experience with board-level hardware testing and validation, and with lab equipment (TDR, VNAs, scopes, near-field scanning, spectrum analyzers)Hands-on experience with EM and circuit simulation tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS/Maxwell/SIwave, CST, ADS/SPICE/Spectre, Cadence Sigrity) and scripting languagesExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsPreferred QualificationsPh.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 5+ years of relevant industry experienceDeep knowledge of system-level high-speed SerDes design and analysis, including transmitter and receiver equalization methods (FFE, CTLE, DFE), CDR behavior and modeling, link-training algorithms, and eye-margining toolsExperience performing physical-layer compliance testing of PCIe, USB, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt interfacesStrong EE fundamentals and background in mobile system engineering, including schematic capture and rigid/flex PCB layoutAbility to analyze solutions and make system design trade-offsUnderstanding of design and validation requirements for common interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, JTAG, I2S) and high-speed interfaces (e.g., USB, MIPI, PCIe, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, DDR, Ethernet)Demonstrated ability to understand technology and debug problems at varying levels of abstraction, from the system level down to the silicon/transistor levelEEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.