As a Hardware Architect in Apple Information Security, you will:
* Own & establish the vision for future generations of security hardware.
* Translate security features into high-level HW/SW specifications and derive HW requirements to design a product.
* Manage the program seeking to realize the vision - hardware design, development, manufacturing, and deployment.
* Map the design concept to available components, developing a bill of materials for manufacturer(s).
* Identify suitable components based on requirements.
* Validate end-to-end functionality, performance and reliability.
* Integrate feedback on current hardware into future designs.
* Generate performance projections for future systems.
* Research market benchmarks, including performance, cost, and scope of application.
* Be challenged to work under pressure and with ambiguity.
* Be adept at shifting directions and priorities.
* Be detail-oriented and self-motivated.
* Demonstrate excellence at multitasking, organizing, and prioritizing complex projects to meet deadlines.
* Cultivate your network by meeting new colleagues from across the business.
Minimum Qualifications
BS in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 8 years relevant industry work experience.
Ability to comprehend and develop hardware specifications, component selections, block diagrams, and schematics.
Experience leading architecture reviews and approving system specifications.
Understanding of security architecture and threat models.
Guiding architecture tradeoff decisions at an executive level.
Familiarity with DFT, DFM, and DFR principles.
Understanding of performance modeling, including power/performance budgeting & simulation tools.
Knowledge of hardware/software co-design and interface standards.
Ability to create diagrams and make concise presentations to clearly present information to cross-functional teams.
Experience in hardware abstraction & firmware interface definition.
Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple simultaneous work tracks.
Proven leadership of complex system development from concept to production bring-up.
Ability to thrive in a self-directed, fast-paced environment, that is highly collaborative and multi-functional.
Strong written and presentation skills, able to communicate effectively with engineers and senior leaders.
Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external collaborative relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
MS in electrical or computer engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Experience in system architecture development, including driver and firmware development.
Schematic entry and management of design constraints for high-speed PCB layout using Cadence tools or similar.
Exceptional HW/SW problem solving skills.
Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new technologies.
Experience using test & measurement equipment.
Working knowledge of power supply design fundamentals.