Hardware Development Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
HR connected through LinkedIn.
Two phone interviews - moderately difficult.
On-site with ten back-to-back interviews - quite difficult and awkward at times.
Two post-on-site phone screenings - relatively easy.
Several interactions with HR on salary negotiations.
Questions
Bunch of electronics-related questions in a moderately high-stress environment.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Apple Hardware Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Hardware Development Engineer roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Apple's Hardware Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
- 4.0Good for hardwareHardware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 19, 2025Pros: Some of the best engineers working at the forefront of the technology. Good pay for non-EE hardware engineers.Cons: Slow growth, unclear direction could lead to long working hours
- 5.0Great Team, Awful BalanceHardware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 24, 2023Pros: Amazing people to work with.Cons: Worst work-life balance among other equivalent companies.
- 5.0Great place to workHardware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 12, 2022Pros: Lots of very smart people and a great place to work.Cons: Work on your work-life balance.
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