Mechanical Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
Phone screen with recruiter, then hiring manager.
Ten days to complete and submit a design challenge, followed by an onsite presentation and one day of multiple interviews.
The interview was very challenging. There were a lot of technical questions about my design challenge, basic physics questions, and several questions about design considerations for various components.
What is your greatest achievement?
Questions
Why do you want to work at Apple?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Apple Mechanical Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Mechanical Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Apple's Mechanical Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 4.0Fast-paced, good compensationMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Compensation Many employee resource groups Good benefitsCons: Poor work-life balance. Strict hybrid work schedule.
- 4.0Great Culture, Good PayMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2025Pros: Good work culture and work ethics. Good pay!Cons: Competitive interview. May be a little difficult to keep up in the start, but you get the hang of it in a few weeks.
- 2.0Learned A Lot, Toxic CoworkersMechanical Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 30, 2024Pros: learn a lot from the teamCons: toxic workplace. Coworkers are mean. Women are not treated fairly.
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