QUESTION TYPES
Interview Question Forms and Factors
Technical Questions
These assess your core engineering knowledge and problem-solving ability. Depending on the role, expect questions spanning circuits, embedded systems, mechanical tolerancing, or systems integration. Apple often tests not just theory, but how you apply it under ambiguity and time pressure.
System Design Questions
Candidates are asked to design scalable, efficient, and manufacturable systems. These questions probe your ability to make tradeoffs, justify decisions, and think across hardware/software boundaries. Expect whiteboarding, block diagrams, and prioritization.
Behavioral and Culture-Fit Questions
Companies place prioritization on alignment with its mission and pace. These questions test your ability to operate independently, take initiative, and persist through chaos. They often explore how you've handled ambiguity, solved real problems, or worked cross-functionally.
Product and Business Thinking
You may be asked how you’d improve a product or interpret customer needs. These assess whether you can think beyond engineering — into impact, user experience, and scalability.