Performance and Thermal Engineer – Platform Architecture

Summary

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Role Number:200582064

Are you highly detailed and skilled at developing creative solutions? Do you enjoy building sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Join this team and you will analyze the caliber of thermal architectures and gauge its impact on performance of electronic devices and inform future direction. This work is a vital component of the quality and efficiency of Apple’s future products. Join this group, and you’ll have a direct impact on the technology that shapes Apple’s customer experiences. Together, our work will be the reason millions of customers feel they can trust their devices every single day!

Description

Apple’s Platform Architecture team is looking for an enthusiastic Engineer with a strong background in thermal analysis, power measurements and performance characterization. We are seeking a team member who is self-driven with initiative and passion for thermal solutions in consumer products. In this role, you will define key metrics to evaluate passive and active cooling solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with hardware and/or software thermal management solutions.
• Experience with power measurements and thermal testing.
• Experience with data processing language/library such as Python3, Pandas, Scipy, Numpy, Matplotlib, Matlab or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with die-level / SoC level thermal analysis and with data analytics and data visualization tools.
• Sharp eye for benchmarking tools for product evaluation and high focus on user experience for experiment design.
• Experience with performance data collection and analysis for computer hardware and/or mobile devices.
• Identifying and scoping necessary reworks to enable power and thermal measurements on commercial samples.
• Proficiency and examples of coding in one of the languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, Python, Unix, MySQL, Java Script.
• Strong object-oriented design skills, coupled with a deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Fundamental knowledge of embedded processors, with in-depth knowledge of real time operating system concepts.

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.