iPhone System Reliability Engineer
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Cupertino, CAexternalScience and EngineeringPosted 2 days ago (Aug 10, 2026)
About the role
Do you like to break things? Do you ever wonder what goes into making Apple products an amazing user experience?
The engineers on Apple's innovative reliability team are responsible for ensuring that our products exceed our customer's expectations for robustness, durability, and reliability. We are looking for dedicated contributors who enjoy working on ground-breaking products and seeking to make them better through creation and execution of comprehensive test suites, identification of potential failure modes, and collaboration with design teams to drive product improvements. This particular position is on the iPhone system reliability team. In this highly visible and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for developing & performing novel test methodologies to validate the robustness of Apple products/sub-assemblies, materials, and supplier technology. In addition, you will lead failure analysis with our outstanding technology teams to establish root cause and corrective actions to ensure our products continue to surprise and delight our customers for years to come.
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Description@@/HD@@
In this role you'll be working cross-functionally with product design, electrical, quality and manufacturing teams to develop and apply advanced reliability test methods, perform failure analysis, run risk assessments and contribute to data automation. Your impact will be felt across the product lifecycle-from early concept to mass production-helping us ship products that exceed user expectations for quality and reliability.
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Responsibilities:@@/HD@@
Drive reliability initiatives across cross-functional teams while championing data-driven decision making
Solve complex technical problems with meticulous attention to detail and systematic root cause analysis
Communicate effectively with all levels from technicians to executives, our perspective matters
Manage multiple reliability projects simultaneously while maintaining high reliability standards and fast-paced testing timelines
At times, complete tests and resolve problems in an unattended manner based on your leadership; demonstrate eagerness to go into uncharted territory and be the team trailblazer
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Preferred Qualifications@@/HD@@
Master's degree or PhD in engineering (mechanical, electrical, materials, etc.) or science (new college graduate)
Statistical experience such as Weibull, JMP, or familiarity with accelerated test models
Excel at building and maintaining reliability data dashboards on Tableau that drive informed decision making
Proficient in using Python, R or other languages to for extracting data and performing reliability analysis
Experience in adopting emerging AI/ML tools to streamline workflow and identify opportunities for automation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for audiences ranging from technicians to senior executives
Familiarity with Failure Analysis techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-ray/CT, Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, etc.), and the ability to use failure analysis methodology to derive a root cause of failure
Experience in spirited collaboration between multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists to solve complex electromechanical / mechanical design challenges
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Minimum Qualifications@@/HD@@
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, materials, etc.) or science with 3+ of industry experience
Collaborative attitude and ability to cross-functionally work effectively
Familiarity with failure analysis methodology to identify root cause
Ability to make clear and concise slides/ presentations through Keynote, Excel, etc.
Familiarity with tools such as Tableau for building dashboards
Ability to travel internationally without restriction
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Demonstrate an unwavering passion for engineering products with exceptional reliability
Pay & Benefits@@/HD@@
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.
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