senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 10+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Jun 26, 2026

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Apple is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in California, United States. The posting calls out experience with System Design, Embedded Systems and roughly 10+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
California, United States
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Hardware
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
AI Summary
Cross-functional display technology architect designing next-generation display features across hardware, firmware, and software. Requires BS plus 10+ years experience with complex system design spanning electrical, firmware, and software domains. Collaborate with multiple engineering teams and customer experience partners.

Job description

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The Display Hardware Technology Engineering organization is looking for a cross-functional display technology architect to bring to life new display features that will surprise and delight Apple customers.
You will use your system design expertise to envision, define, architect, and implement complex next-generation display technologies that have direct and highly visible customer impact. In this interdisciplinary. highly technical, and customer-focused role, you will be collaborating with EE, software, firmware, system and silicon teams to architect and build solutions that span these domains. You will also engage with internal customer experience partners and the Pro Workflow team to better understand and serve customer requirements with your designs.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Experience with complex system design, including electrical hardware, firmware, and software components
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
Prior knowledge of display and touch hardware design, particularly with OLED
Expertise in firmware or software development
Prior experience in advanced system modeling
Strong electrical, computer, and software engineering fundamentals, with excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to ‘speak the languages’ of hardware, software, firmware, and the customer
Excellent written skills for developing specifications, proposing and presenting solutions, and reporting data in a clear and concise way
A passion for delivering world-class display features to our customers

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