Data Center Physical Architect & Pathfinding

Provide physical architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional engineering teams to establish new product definitions and requirements.

Lead the solutions for delivering physical architecture solutions for datacenter platforms through the following:
Pathfinding on novel system architecture choices with a broad group of architects and system engineers, technical leads, HW/SW managers, and vendors.
Possess subject matter expertise in complex server design solutions and understand tradeoff considerations for datacenter applications.
Drive physical architecture investigations for product system integration options through active collaboration with mechanical, physical, electrical, thermal, power, and signal integration design stakeholders.
Author system architecture specifications, system interface and connectivity diagrams, and conduct reviews with the product teams.
Analyze, guide and support thermal management solutions and trade-offs
Anticipate future SoC requirements and negotiate with internal SoC teams to align with physical architecture solutions and integration opportunities.
Be innovative and curious. Explore and champion new product-level features and workflows.

Review, challenge and influence people and processes
Lead system physical architecture and guide early design team activities
Define, develop and utilize tools, scripts, automation and methods of system analysis
Mentor junior engineers to best practices and data-driven processes

The role may require occasional domestic and international travel.

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Has core competence and subject matter expertise architecting servers for general purpose compute, or specialty compute (GPUs, TPUs) systems running datacenter workloads for AI/ML applications.

Possesses strong technical breadth across several computer subsystem technologies, e.g., CPU, GPU, TPU, storage, memory, power delivery, power management, networking, I/O, thermal management.

Able to create, review and approve engineering requirement specification documents


Possess functional experience in defining physical architecture solutions for complex server system designs deployed in datacenter applications.

Understands schematics, PCB layout & designs; has experience in bring-up, system debug and hands-on lab environments.

Comprehends the roles of HW/FW/SW layers and how they interact in system design.

Has strong analytic, verbal, written and communication skills. Able to summarize and effectively communicate technical issues and actions to key stakeholders and leadership teams

The Datacenter Systems Architecture team seeks an outstanding computer systems or technology architect to influence and drive new product designs. This position is a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional lead engineering role encompassing all aspects of computer system design. The candidate will have the skills and experience to create system architectures, surprise and delight our customers, and advance our products’ performance, size, power, thermal and cost goals.

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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace

Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.