Apple is actively recruiting PhD-level interns to work on cutting-edge hardware projects across its most iconic product lines, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. As a Hardware Engineering Intern, you’ll work directly on real Apple products alongside world-class engineers, making this one of the most coveted industry internship opportunities for engineering PhD students globally.
- Roles Available: Camera/Touch/Display Engineering; Wireless Technologies (Antenna, RF); ASIC/VLSI (RTL Design, Verification, Physical Design, Low Power); System Development (Electrical System Design, Schematic Capture); Audio/Acoustics/Optical Hardware; Embedded Systems (Microcontroller, FPGA); Firmware Development (low-level drivers, protocols); Quality Engineering
- Compensation: Competitive paid internship (Apple internships are among the highest-paid in the industry)
- Location: Apple campuses, primarily in Cupertino, California, USA
- Eligibility: Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or a closely related field; at the end of the internship, must return to school to continue studies OR the internship must be the last requirement before graduation
- Preferred Skills: Computer system architecture; digital logic design; analog/RF circuit design; CPU & GPU Architecture; VHDL/Verilog RTL; Python, C/C++; experience with measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers)
- Deadline: Rolling basis — applications are reviewed continuously
- How to Apply: Apply directly at Apple Jobs: Hardware PhD Internships
Apple hardware internships offer rare access to proprietary technologies and high-impact engineering work at global scale. Given the rolling deadline, apply as soon as your CV is ready — positions fill on a continuous basis throughout the year. Prior internship experience and relevant project work will strengthen your application significantly.
Always verify availability and application status on the official Apple Jobs website before applying.