Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
The process began with an initial screening by an engineer, followed by 5-6 rounds of one-on-one interviews at Apple's headquarters.
The interview process was well organized. All interviewers were quite nice, and it was evident they were smart and possessed deep technical knowledge.
Naturally, the questions were quite tough and mostly technical.
Questions
Linear control, vibration, and sensing
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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
- 3.0Good Balance, Feel Like A NumberHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 25, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, good benefits, decent amount of time off.Cons: Big company, you are a number.
- 5.0Great company for a careerHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesApril 6, 2021Pros: Great environment for learning and growth.Cons: Long hours, as expected given the nature of the job.
- 2.0Talent hunts for college student-level worksHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesApril 17, 2022Pros: Not much politics, as the decision-making process is hidden or not exposed to many people.Cons: Hardware engineers only control their vendors, not thinking about value addition.
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