Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
After two phone interviews, I received a call for an onsite interview.
The onsite interview was grueling, with back-to-back sessions lasting 45 minutes each.
Surprisingly, there were no behavioral questions.
Overall, I was not happy with the process or how HR treated candidates, and I did not accept the offer.
Questions
The questions related to the job descriptions. You need to go into detail and explain everything on the whiteboard.
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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
- 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.
- 4.0High pace, high pressure, highly motivated. Overall very well satisfiedHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMay 1, 2012Pros: High satisfaction from the coolness of working on the best products on earth; a simple working environment; an unparalleled experience in life.Cons: Too much secrecy; dog-eat-dog; poor life balance.
- 4.0A good place for early career developmentHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 21, 2021Pros: Get to work with smart people.Cons: Zero work-life balance, weekend work, evening calls.
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