Recruiter and Hiring Manager Phone Screens: You'll have an initial phone call with a recruiter to discuss your background and a subsequent technical screen with the hiring manager. Take-Home Design Challenge: A take-home design challenge is a common step. You may be given a week to complete a problem related to a real-world issue Apple has faced, such as designing a battery door or an automated test fixture. You'll need to present your solution, including sketches, material selections, and fastening methods, to the team in a subsequent interview. Onsite Interview Loop: This is the most intense part of the process, a full-day (sometimes up to 8 hours) series of interviews with various team members, including senior engineers, managers, and directors. The loop is designed to test your knowledge from multiple angles. It often begins with a presentation of your take-home challenge, followed by deep dives into your technical skills.

The interview was very detailed and accurate, and included several steps. Including written tests with several technical problem solving questions and subjects. During the interview, the interviewer has deeply evaluated the depth of the technical knowledge by lengthy technical talks and examinations.