Process
I met with a recruiter at the career fair. They called a mechanical engineer over, and we chatted for a bit about design and manufacturing operations.
He asked if we could meet later that afternoon, to which I replied yes. A few hours later, I was in a full-fledged interview.
I presented on my projects and was then asked technical questions. It's been a bit over a week, and I'm waiting for a reply.
Questions
Draw shear/bending moment diagram.
What is a material that is much stronger in compression than in tension?
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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
- 2.0Everything is just okayHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 15, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is okay, pay is okay, benefits are okay.Cons: Top-down culture. No career growth. Repetitive work.
- 5.0A good place to workHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 25, 2022Pros: A very streamlined internship process for interns.Cons: Upper management is disconnected with your work.
- 4.0Working at AppleHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJanuary 10, 2018Pros: Learn a lot from experienced people. You know that you're working on something that everyone around you loves – iPhones.Cons: Sometimes a tough work culture. Long hours make it difficult to maintain work-life balance.
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