Process
The interview was long, deeply technical, and challenging. I found it fun.
I wish I had studied up on analog circuitry beforehand. I was vastly unprepared for that discussion, and that's what lost me the interview. Oops!
Some questions were detailed design questions that required 30-45 minutes to answer completely. This was perfectly acceptable.
Questions
Design questions on analog op-amp circuits. This should not have been difficult or unexpected, but I had been doing nothing but pure digital circuits for years and needed a review.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Perks, No VacationHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 13, 2024Pros: Perks, perks, perks, perks, perks.Cons: No vacation. No vacation.
- 5.0Relaxed, Innovative, Little GuidanceHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 5, 2023Pros: Relaxed environment, goal-driven, innovative.Cons: Everyone has work to do, so there's less time to give you guidance.
- 5.0Working conditions inside Apple officesHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 1, 2012Pros: Teamwork and satisfying coffee during breaks.Cons: The cookies are too soft, and I don't like them.
Apple Interview Questions
