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Mac Display System Architect

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Apple

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    Engineering
  • Austin

AI generated summary

  • You need expertise in system design, strong knowledge of subsystems, display technologies, schematic understanding, and 10+ years in relevant roles. Advanced communication skills are essential.
  • You will guide cross-functional teams, define product architecture, negotiate goals, analyze integration and thermal solutions, mentor junior engineers, and innovate new features. Travel may be required.

Requirements

  • Has core competence and subject matter expertise in personal computing system and product design
  • Possesses strong technical breadth across several computer subsystem technologies, e.g., CPU, GPU, storage, memory, audio, display, input devices, power delivery, power management, networking, wireless, I/O, thermal management, cameras and sensors.
  • Able to create, review and approve engineering requirement specification documents
  • 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
  • Familiarity with display technologies in general is important, alongside the ability to discuss them with experts - enables ability to participate in roadmap discussions
  • Various panel technologies (LCD, OLED) and their relative pros and cons
  • Backlight technologies (edge lit global backlights, local dimming)
  • Experience with collaboratively creating & reviewing display power budgets for battery life, thermal & power delivery applications
  • Considering various use cases (display contents, refresh rates, display brightness, etc)
  • Support creation of thermal power dissipation maps for thermal team simulation
  • Knowledge of display timings, pixel rates, bandwidth calculations, etc...
  • Active pixels, H & V blanking, pixel clocks, line times, etc
  • DisplayPort timings & technologies (link rates, lane counts, DSC, AdaptiveSync) and ability to estimate DP requirements for certain display specs
  • Ability to participate in silicon requirements definition and review for critical display system components:
  • TCONs, CDICs, pixel pipelines, DP interfaces, etc..
  • Having system integration experience with display related topics a huge benefit:
  • Signal integrity considerations (channel analysis with SI experts, DisplayPort link speeds vs voltage swing, CDI interface considerations)
  • RF Coex / desense considerations
  • Ability to support PCB & flex design explorations (connector pin count definition, early component placement studies, basic cable/flex interconnect studies)
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant industry experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional engineering teams to establish new product definitions and requirements
  • Provide system architecture guidance
  • Negotiate top level product goals among a broad group of architects and system engineers, technical leads, HW & SW engineering managers, and external vendors
  • Determine product system integration feasibility, via collaboration with mechanical, physical, thermal, and electrical engineering stakeholders
  • Author system architecture specifications, block diagrams, and conduct review with the product teams
  • Collaborate with performance architects to define, model and drive improvements in performance, power efficiency and cost
  • Analyze, guide and support thermal management solutions and trade-offs
  • Anticipate future SoC requirements and negotiate with internal SoC teams to align with system product goals
  • Be innovative and curious. Explore and champion new product-level features and workflows
  • Review, challenge and influence people and processes
  • Lead system 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

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Mac Display System Architect?

The primary role of the Mac Display System Architect is to influence and drive new product designs by providing architectural guidance and leadership to cross-functional engineering teams, encompassing all aspects of computer system design.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have a strong competence in personal computing system design, technical breadth across various technologies, and at least 10+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably with a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Is experience with display technologies important for this role?

Yes, familiarity with display technologies, including various panel and backlight technologies, is essential to participate effectively in roadmap discussions and create display power budgets.

Will this position require travel?

Yes, the role may require occasional domestic and international travel.

What specific skills are necessary regarding system architecture and design?

Candidates should be able to create, review, and approve engineering requirement specifications, understand schematics and PCB layouts, and have experience in bringing up systems and debugging in hands-on lab environments.

Are mentoring responsibilities included in this job?

Yes, the role includes mentoring junior engineers to promote best practices and data-driven processes.

What kind of projects will the Mac Display System Architect be involved in?

The architect will be involved in defining new product definitions, system integration feasibility, and collaborating on performance and thermal management improvements.

How significant is knowledge of display timings and pixel rates?

Knowledge of display timings, pixel rates, and bandwidth calculations is crucial, as it directly relates to system design and integration of display-related components.

What is the expected outcome of the architect's leadership?

The architect is expected to guide early design activities, drive improvements in product performance, and help advance the overall product goals in terms of size, power, thermal, and cost.

What diversity and inclusion policies does Apple have for this role?

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of various legally protected characteristics.

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