Many many technical questions spanning circuits and RTL design, all packed within the 45 minute period. Some discussion of past projects and work experience as well. Interviewer provided hints if stuck.
30 Minute Video Call with Hiring Manager. Mostly technical questions, open-ended. Requiring you to go through a design process utilizing your knowledge of materials and design constraints. Limited personal questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Design a playground set with safety and cost in consideration.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA)
Interview
Meet with everyone in the group. Everyone will come up with their own problems. The group has some specific needs and require a background match. Everyone is nice here. I interviewed about four people overall.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
My previous research experience. The basic hardware knowledge.
Recruiter reached out on email after resume screening phase. I had a 45 min interview with a recruiter. Asked me why apple and why this role (Platform Architecture System Integration Intern).