mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted May 18, 2026

About this role

Apple is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cupertino, CA.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Cupertino, CA
Department
Hardware
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Apple careers

At Apple, we strive to invent the next generation of the world's finest consumer electronics. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of our devices and the customer experience. Apple has assembled an elite Audio Product Design team that helps enable our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and enjoy elegant sound throughout our product line. We work with the utmost attention to detail, directly impacting the design of products that millions of people around the world love! We are looking for Product Design Engineers to help take Airpods to the next level. Could this be you?
As a member of our Audio Product Design team, you would conceive, design, test, solve problems, and bring into production products that re-define the music experience. We work closely with various multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Audio Engineering, Packaging, Safety, Hardware Engineering, EMC, Operations and Marketing. Expertly integrating advanced components into brand new products means every single day is different here! This role may require international travel (~10%).
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>3+ years experience in product design, or equivalent

BS Mechanical Engineering

Demonstrated ability in plastic and metal part design

3-D CAD skills

Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, and geometric tolerancing

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