Process
A basic phone screen was followed by an invitation to a face-to-face interview at Apple HQ.
I met with the team and leadership. Each team member would come to the waiting area and ask questions about design and my resume. Some team members asked challenging design questions.
Questions
Gave some basic scenarios and explained how you would go about design.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Apple HW Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their HW Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Apple's HW Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Great experience and great colleague
HW Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
February 15, 2024
Pros: Great colleague to work with. Have employee discounts for Apple products.
Cons: Busy. No free lunch, no free gym.
5.0
Great collaborative environment
HW Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
June 17, 2023
Pros: I like the team that I am on. I work with super smart people that love their work and help each other.
Cons: It is intense. Not all teams are as well-run as the one I am on.
3.0
It can be career suicide
HW Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
August 17, 2017
Pros: California weather, salary, and benefits
Cons: Only accept the offer for the position that you really want to work in. Inside mobility is a shady maneuver.
- 5.0Great experience and great colleagueHW Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 15, 2024Pros: Great colleague to work with. Have employee discounts for Apple products.Cons: Busy. No free lunch, no free gym.
- 5.0Great collaborative environmentHW Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJune 17, 2023Pros: I like the team that I am on. I work with super smart people that love their work and help each other.Cons: It is intense. Not all teams are as well-run as the one I am on.
- 3.0It can be career suicideHW Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 17, 2017Pros: California weather, salary, and benefitsCons: Only accept the offer for the position that you really want to work in. Inside mobility is a shady maneuver.
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