Description

Description

Fundamental to the success of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro, and Mac is the healthy ecosystem of great accessories and partnerships. From power adapters and charging cables to hearing aids, headphones, game controllers, digital cameras, and cars, thousands of companies participate in this accessory ecosystem. This ecosystem is unique for its tight integration between accessories and Apple devices that extends the Apple user experience. This level of integration requires close coordination between varying technologies, vendors, developers, and Apple teams. In this dynamic position, you will: - Work with multi-discipline teams to design and launch new accessories and features into the market. - Write clear, concise, and testable specifications that serve as the foundation for design, development, and validation efforts. - Lead projects through early design phases, proof of concept, and system architecture as well as support integration, verification & validation. - Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to steer solutions and resolve complex challenges. - Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of interdisciplinary engineering expertise related to consumer electronics or embedded systems (systems, firmware, hardware/electrical, and/or mechanical)
• Solid understanding of hardware/software interaction and mechanical constraints
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills, producing concise and clear engineering specifications
• Ability to develop and maintain system-level requirements/specifications for hardware, software, and mechanical subsystems
• Ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams and exert effective influence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• 5 years of product development experience in a matrix organization
• History of shipping interoperability and ecosystem features
• Knowledge of communication methods and protocols (e.g. USB, Bluetooth/BLE, NFC, Wi-Fi, etc.)
• Experience working with standards bodies or contributing to industry standards
• Ability to think strategically, while driving tactical details
• Systems thinking mindset, with attention to interface definitions and edge cases
• Experience working with teams of diverse technical backgrounds and quickly learning from them
• Ability to easily and quickly move between different focus areas

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .