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Mac System Physical Architect & Pathfinding

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Cupertino, California, United States

1d ago
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Job Description

Description

Description
Provide physical architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional engineering teams to establish new product definitions and requirements. Lead the solutions for delivering physical architecture solutions for datacenter platforms through the following: Pathfinding on novel system architecture choices with a broad group of architects and system engineers, technical leads, HW/SW managers, and vendors. Possess subject matter expertise in complex server design solutions and understand tradeoff considerations for datacenter applications. Drive physical architecture investigations for product system integration options through active collaboration with mechanical, physical, electrical, thermal, power, and signal integration design stakeholders. Author system architecture specifications, system interface and connectivity diagrams, and conduct reviews with the product teams. Analyze, guide and support thermal management solutions and trade-offs Anticipate future SoC requirements and negotiate with internal SoC teams to align with physical architecture solutions and integration opportunities. Be innovative and curious. Explore and champion new product-level features and workflows. Review, challenge and influence people and processes Lead system physical architecture and guide early design team activities Define, develop and utilize tools, scripts, automation and methods of system analysis Mentor junior engineers to best practices and data-driven processes The role may require occasional domestic and international travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Has core competence and subject matter expertise architecting servers for general purpose compute, or specialty compute (GPUs, TPUs) systems running datacenter workloads for AI/ML applications.
  • Possesses strong technical breadth across several computer subsystem technologies, e.g., CPU, GPU, TPU, storage, memory, power delivery, power management, networking, I/O, thermal management.
  • Able to create, review and approve engineering requirement specification documents

Key Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
  • Possess functional experience in defining physical architecture solutions for complex server system designs deployed in datacenter applications.
  • Understands schematics, PCB layout & designs; has experience in bring-up, system debug and hands-on lab environments.
  • Comprehends the roles of HW/FW/SW layers and how they interact in system design.
  • Has strong analytic, verbal, written and communication skills. Able to summarize and effectively communicate technical issues and actions to key stakeholders and leadership teams

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Pay & Benefits

Pay & Benefits
  • At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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