Process
I had three separate phone interviews, each lasting about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
In all three interviews, I was asked about my resume briefly. They then proceeded to ask more technical questions, a mix of software and hardware.
Software questions included:
- Reversing a linked list.
- Converting a string "145" into its integer equivalent using ASCII.
Hardware questions included:
- How to make a gate from transistors.
- How to implement a Q-Flip Flop from a D-Flip Flop.
- Making amplifiers out of certain components.
I was contacted a week after my third interview with an offer for an internship.
Questions
The most unexpected question I had was how to implement a Q-Flip Flop from a D-Flip Flop. Basically, it involved using two DFFs (or more if you wanted).
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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
- 4.0Amazing experience that comes at a priceHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 3, 2014Pros: - Great opportunities to gain experience. - Unlimited resources to perform well; one only needs to ask. - Great compensation package. - Great cafeteria and recreation programs for employees.Cons: - Long work hours. - Work-life balance non-existent. - Need to know policy can be frustrating at times.
- 5.0Great Fun, No DownsidesHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2022Pros: It's good. I had a lot of fun.Cons: No things may come to mind.
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