Process
I applied for the hardware internship through Apple's website. There were three interviews that lasted about four weeks.
I did not get into the fourth interview.
- One HR telephone call
- Two technical online video interviews
Questions
The working principle of an ADC.
The working principle of a buck converter.
MOSFETs.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 126 interview experiences for the Apple Hardware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
21%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral33%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Fun, but serious
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
February 12, 2014
Pros: Compensation is great, beer bashes are fun, and the work is cutting-edge and very cool. The attention to detail is incredible, and the quality of the engineering that occurs in the labs is the best you'll find in the world.
Cons: The company is distant, not much of a 'startup' mentality, as much as they'd like to be. The higher-ups seem to treat employees as a bit more disposable than they should. Also, HR is filled with bureaucracy.
5.0
Smart Team, Great Products
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
February 12, 2024
Pros: Smart colleagues, caring leadership, excellent products.
Cons: Nothing. I wished there was free food, I guess. :)
4.0
Depend on your manager and the group
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
September 9, 2018
Pros: Work can be challenging and fun, depending on what project you are involved in.
Cons: Some groups require extensive travel and work hours.
- 4.0Fun, but seriousHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2014Pros: Compensation is great, beer bashes are fun, and the work is cutting-edge and very cool. The attention to detail is incredible, and the quality of the engineering that occurs in the labs is the best you'll find in the world.Cons: The company is distant, not much of a 'startup' mentality, as much as they'd like to be. The higher-ups seem to treat employees as a bit more disposable than they should. Also, HR is filled with bureaucracy.
- 5.0Smart Team, Great ProductsHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2024Pros: Smart colleagues, caring leadership, excellent products.Cons: Nothing. I wished there was free food, I guess. :)
- 4.0Depend on your manager and the groupHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 2018Pros: Work can be challenging and fun, depending on what project you are involved in.Cons: Some groups require extensive travel and work hours.
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