Process
It’s a first round and then an all day panel.
Be ready for a bit of easy and hard questions that come from both.
I think it’s a good process and went very smoothly. The recruiter is helpful.
Questions
What is a Fourier transform
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Apple Optical Engineer role.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Optical Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive55%
Neutral40%
Negative5%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Optical Engineer interview process.
Apple Work Experiences
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.
3.0
Good Pay, Tough Hours
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
November 9, 2019
Pros: Nice salary and nice location.
Cons: Long working hours, tough managers
4.0
Decent Pay, Okay Everything Else
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
March 1, 2022
Pros: Salary is good, but okay.
Health is good, but okay.
Work is good, but okay.
Life is good, but okay.
Balance is good, but okay.
Cons: G is good but Ok
S is good but Ok
D is good but Ok
S is good but Ok
D is good but Ok
- 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.
- 3.0Good Pay, Tough HoursOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesNovember 9, 2019Pros: Nice salary and nice location.Cons: Long working hours, tough managers
- 4.0Decent Pay, Okay Everything ElseOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2022Pros: Salary is good, but okay. Health is good, but okay. Work is good, but okay. Life is good, but okay. Balance is good, but okay.Cons: G is good but Ok S is good but Ok D is good but Ok S is good but Ok D is good but Ok
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