I applied online. I interviewed at Apple (Austin, TX) in Jan 2024
Interview
I underwent about 10 hours of interviewing — three hour-long one-on-one’s with technical questions, a two hour live design challenge, and lastly a series of eight one-on-one’s with a mix of technical and behavioral questions focused on proposed design and manufacturing scenarios. Overall, the interviews with the team were a very positive experience. But, the extremely poor communication and feedback from the recruiter diminished the entire process. I had to reach out to the internal recruiter every week for about a month and a half for an update and to understand if I was in for more interviews. Ultimately, I think if I hadn’t been actively reaching out to the recruiter, I would have been ghosted after 10 hours of interviewing. Beyond that, the interviews are an intimate and rigorous process of evaluation, and you’ll definitely come away (at least) with better interviewing skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Beam-bending problems, PCB manufacturing, thermal design of a Mac.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Apple (Austin, TX) in May 2023
Interview
Focused heavily on technical questions. I would prepare by reviewing notes on mechanics of materials and deformable bodies. Interviewers we’re polite and apple is a great company to work for, oh well onto the next
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA) in Mar 2022
Interview
Started with a short phone screening with the hiring manager and then a technical interview with the team lead. If passed there was a project and further technical interviews with team members.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Cantilevered beam bends 10mm and breaks. How to make it stronger?