Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
I had three different phone interviews, each with one or two engineers from the iPhone systems integration team. They asked several questions about basic circuit design, with no curveballs. Otherwise, they asked more open-ended questions, such as the future of interfacing with devices or the theory behind capacitive touch.
There was very little time to chat about other things, like personal projects, but when we did, it was usually technical. They're a sharp bunch of guys and great interviewers.
Questions
How else could you design a touch interface for a device (besides capacitive touch)?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 42 interview experiences for the Apple Hardware Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Hardware Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Fun Problems, Secretive ProjectsHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJune 26, 2024Pros: Good working environment, fun problems.Cons: Too secretive about projects and data.
- 4.0Exciting and challenging at the same timeHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesDecember 15, 2016Pros: Exciting products and projects to work on and have a meaningful impact. Apple's brand is still a huge asset on your resume.Cons: Lots of management, which slows down decision-making and managers promoting themselves, which blocks the way for real contributors. There's a feeling that the stellar growth period has ended.
- 4.0Great Growth, Too Much WorkHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 10, 2022Pros: Good benefits. Good career growth.Cons: Too much work. Bad work-life balance.
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