Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Portland, Oregon
Process
Scheduled a video phone call with the hiring manager.
It was a one-on-one interview.
The interviewer asked questions and expected verbal responses. The questions were focused on gauging your level of electronics knowledge.
The interviewer and recruiter were friendly and professional. The recruiter reached out after the interview to tell you the result.
Questions
Types of power supplies.
How do different communication protocols work?
Pros and cons of different voltage regulators.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Apple Hardware Engineer role in Portland, Oregon.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in Portland, Oregon is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Hardware Engineer interview process in Portland, Oregon.
Apple Work Experiences
- 4.0IC Design EngineerHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 4, 2018Pros: Open, technical, teamwork.Cons: Not very transparent, kind of limited.
- 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.
- 1.0Bad management, poor planning, and quality of workHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 7, 2021Pros: Brand name Company stock has been promising so far.Cons: No work-life balance. Managers don't care about employee work satisfaction. Most people you work with here are extremely arrogant because of the brand and founder reputation, even though they are not the smartest kind. Mediocre work and salaries. No one cares about your career growth or your well-being; all they care is that you keep the labor on. Many folks, especially those who have stayed here for most of their career, would tell you that this is the 'ultimate place to work,' but they have been brainwashed over the years and have been made to believe that their work is central to the uplifting of the human race. They slog without complaint; few don't buy into this and quit quietly. PS: My opinion and experience only.
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