Data Center Hardware Engineering - Hardware System Integration Engineer

Job description

At Apple, we push the boundaries of what's possible and nowhere is that more evident than in the infrastructure that powers our most ambitious technologies. The Data Center Hardware Engineering Team designs and delivers the high-performance compute solutions that underpin Apple's services and products at scale. From custom silicon to full-system integration, our work ensures that Apple's global infrastructure is fast, efficient, and built to last. Every system we ship reflects our relentless commitment to engineering excellence and our belief that great hardware is the foundation of great experiences. The Hardware System Integration team is central to this mission, owning the design and realization of customized compute platforms from concept to mass production. Description As a Hardware System Integration Engineer, you will own the end-to-end hardware engineering lifecycle for high-performance compute designs - from initial specification and schematic capture through board bring-up, validation, and factory build support. You will serve as a critical cross-functional partner to mechanical, power, software, firmware, silicon, and reliability teams, ensuring design requirements are met with precision and at scale. We're looking for someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment, enjoys working across disciplines, and is energized by the challenge of bringing cutting-edge hardware to life. Responsibilities: Lead hardware system design and schematic capture for high-performance compute platforms, including board layout guidance and design constraint management Perform signal integrity simulation, board bring-up, and hands-on debug from system level down to the component or circuit level Develop and maintain functional specifications, validation procedures, and integration documentation for complex system designs Execute validation of high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, and others) including compliance testing and protocol analysis Partner cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, software, silicon, and reliability teams to balance design tradeoffs and meet program requirements Lead factory build support and sustaining engineering activities through mass production Drive systematic root cause analysis of complex hardware failures using standard EE lab instrumentation Apply DFM/DFT/DFA principles throughout the design cycle to…