Optical Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
March 12, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Initial recruiter screening followed by 5 technical interviews with members of the engineering team.
The interviews focused on my experience, problem-solving approach, and technical knowledge relevant to optical systems and instrumentation.
Questions
Asked me about TEM modes, and optical fiber outputs.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Apple Optical Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Optical Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Optical Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Paid, okay, a lot of work
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
July 18, 2023
Pros: PAID OKAY. Nice work environment.
Cons: No food. A lot of work.
3.0
New Apple, Same Boring Work
Optical Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 12, 2025
Pros: Work on new Apple product.
Cons: Same every year. Boring and dry.
4.0
Great place to work
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
June 14, 2022
Pros: Work alongside world-class, talented optical engineers, and learn a lot in the process. The pay is good.
There are lots of opportunities to make an impact if you put in effort.
Cons: Long hours and work/life balance.
- 4.0Paid, okay, a lot of workOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2023Pros: PAID OKAY. Nice work environment.Cons: No food. A lot of work.
- 3.0New Apple, Same Boring WorkOptical Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 12, 2025Pros: Work on new Apple product.Cons: Same every year. Boring and dry.
- 4.0Great place to workOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJune 14, 2022Pros: Work alongside world-class, talented optical engineers, and learn a lot in the process. The pay is good. There are lots of opportunities to make an impact if you put in effort.Cons: Long hours and work/life balance.
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