Process
Sign in at gate, find your own way inside. Wait for first rep. Walked to one of the conference rooms, and interviewers take turns coming in to give the interview.
Questions
Describe what happens when an inductor in a DC-DC converter saturates.
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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
Very Large Company
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
August 13, 2024
Pros: You work on many of Apple's most popular products, which gives a great sense of accomplishment. Products are complex and interesting, and give insight into how complicated systems come together.
Cons: The company is very large, and things move slowly. Most design work is based on legacy design, with very few opportunities to innovate.
5.0
Excellent engineering environment
Hardware Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
November 22, 2020
Pros: Excellent resources and wonderful colleagues.
Cons: Competitive at times and strenuous hours.
5.0
Great company culture
Hardware Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
October 22, 2024
Pros: So many smart people to work and collaborate with.
Cons: No significant cons, in my opinion.
- 4.0Very Large CompanyHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 13, 2024Pros: You work on many of Apple's most popular products, which gives a great sense of accomplishment. Products are complex and interesting, and give insight into how complicated systems come together.Cons: The company is very large, and things move slowly. Most design work is based on legacy design, with very few opportunities to innovate.
- 5.0Excellent engineering environmentHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesNovember 22, 2020Pros: Excellent resources and wonderful colleagues.Cons: Competitive at times and strenuous hours.
- 5.0Great company cultureHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 22, 2024Pros: So many smart people to work and collaborate with.Cons: No significant cons, in my opinion.
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