My Experience with Apple as an Engineer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- Here’s my subjective experience on what it’s like interviewing and dealing with Apple as an Engineer. Timestamps are as follows:
00:00 Intro
00:54 My True Intentions
04:57 The Interview Process
05:48 How I Prepared for the Interview?
10:21 What Questions did Apple Ask Me?
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ABOUT ME:
My name is Tamer Shaheen and I am a recent mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo, currently working as a Mechanical Design Engineer. I like to make videos about university/college, engineering, and personal development. Thank you so much for watching!
Bro I didn’t know that Apple interview video got taken down, it really shed a light on how Apple treats potential employees and really showed the process you need to go through to get a job with them
Apple won't even want their employees to share about what they do at work with their wife or husband.
@@WarriorRev6300 for a while remember (at least as a software eng) we get to sign an NDA that used to (not sure they do that now anymore) to not even say you signed an NDA avoid talking about it
you can't say I signed an NDA
It did, I remember trying to watch it again.
Bro took a huge risk just to educate us... #respect 😇
The fact that you power through the interview stages is already enough to show how dedicated you are to your passion. You have been such a massive inspiration to me. All the helpful tips you provided have helped me a lot academically and helped me land a co-op placement. Thank you so much the invaluable content which will help students now and in the future.
I've been in several interviews with Apple, and I'd like to share a few insights:
1. The questions you face depend on the interviewer. More behavioral questions indicate their interest in that information. No behavioral questions suggest the opposite.
2. While GD&T knowledge is valuable, remember overseas manufacturers often don't use it. In your role, you might not need extensive GD&T tools. The questions reflect this. Proper GD&T application is crucial, but focus on designing products that require less GD&T while maintaining key characteristics.
3. Interviewer attitudes vary. Some may come across as personal or borderline rude. Roughly 33% of the time, you might face a somewhat abrupt interviewer. While not inherently rude, delivery matters. Many Apple engineers prioritize efficiency over a comfortable interview setting. On the flip side, around 66% of interviews are neutral or conducted by genuinely nice individuals who ask pertinent questions.
4. Expect technical questions aligned with your role, but anticipate some unrelated ones too. Product design engineering encompasses various subjects, from electrical to manufacturing. While some topics you'll encounter, others you won't. Apple interviewers might pose "fundamentals" questions that touch the edges of your role. For instance, if you're interviewing as a soft goods mechanical engineer, you might face questions about pressure vessel systems. While technically part of your fundamentals, daily application could be debated.
5. The interview process involves multiple factors influencing progression. Any mistakes, no matter how small, can halt your progress. Striving for near-perfection is vital, especially with major companies like Apple and Google. Room for errors is limited. If you make a mistake, consider that there could be others who didn't. Small differences in performance are how candidates are evaluated.
Moving through the process doesn't guarantee leniency. To these corporations, it's often wiser to hire slowly and terminate quickly. That's why hiring takes months and firing takes weeks. The standard is near-perfection. Don't feel bad about stress, rejection, or mistakes. Contrary experiences are exceptions, not the rule.
I could create a comprehensive video about applying for product design engineering roles and the associated challenges. However, in my view, only 50% of your efforts affect job landing. The final decision is often partially related to performance. Focus on what's within your control, study hard, and do your best. Giving your all, as you likely did, means you've done everything you can.
Good luck to you all!
Tamer, I remember watching your whole interview process and I was skeptical that Apple might reach out to you, specifically for the design challenge, that may have ticked them off. It sucks but I think you went the smart route by just deleting the video and carrying on with your life than get into a fight with a trillion dollar company. As a mechanical engineer myself, I would love to see the follow up videos of you explaining the answers to the technical questions of the interview process. Thanks for the update and you really are providing valuable info to persons in similar or related fields.
if he was applying for software dev he might have a higher chance, Apple is not too concern when it comes to product engineering take a look at the iphone 5 design, they have been using the same design language until iphone 8, Apple is not about aesthetic on the product but they are a software and user experience focused companies.
@Flying-Cat-God I agree with you, but you also have to keep in mind, the design challenge and the specifics of the challenge aren't publicly available, which is where the issues arises.
Bro can I ask you something apple software engineer jobs is only in Cupertino, California?
It’s incredibly sad to see big companies try and censor Tamer for helping out aspiring engineers. I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say that Tamer has been a blessing for all of us in engineering and it really sucks to see him in a position like this. Stay strong tamer, and thank you for always being real with us
I’m lucky to have been accepted into a program to send CAF veterans to school. I chose mechanical engineering and just wanted to thank you again for the great content.
We should roll sometime. I have about 7 years of training .
OSS
This was great Tamer thanks for sharing! Would definitely love to see a video on your approach to these questions and how to answer them
That apple video was incredible man. Honestly as a fellow engineer I really appreciated the content of that video. Keep up the good work man, I really like your content. Times are hard for engineers but it's hard for me to think that nobody will not hire someone like you. Good luck yo
7 hour interview plus a take home assignment, fuck that. Thanks for letting us know how much Apple respects a candidate's time. I hope they gave you a paycheck for all the time they had you waste.
All that time could potentially result in some big figure salary. Medium risk, high reward. You should be looking at multiple jobs at the same time anyways.
@@nyloticalall that time and effort limits the rest of your job hunt. Having candidates waste that much for nothing is quite shitty of a company. But this is apple we're talking about, it's one of the least bad things about them
@@gaminikokawalage7124all big companies tend to be like that , it is nothing new if you apply to other big corporations you will have to go through the same type of journey .
lol every FAANG company does this
"Congratulations! We'd like to move forward with you and extend you an offer!"...is what you deserve for your Hard work and consistency Tamer. 15:26 All the best!
I'm so sorry this happened to you bro, I rlly hope after your obstacles there's a HUGEEE light at the end of the tunnel for you brother. Much love!!!>3
I can only be full of respect towards your will to share with fellow engineers, even if it didn't work for you. Keep persistent you'll get there w ربي معاك ❤
Bro ur Apple interview video is really inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Keep making great content, that video was awesome!
For non arabic speakers he just insulted the interviewer😅😅
It sounded so cool lmao
wouldn't say he insulted the interviewer but rather the interview itself the whole processing
like saying: fuck this shit
As he should
What did he say bro lol
@@drakata27 along the lines with damn the father of your parents
Honestly was surprised by that original video. It was so candid and exposed so much detail of your interview. Hope you’re not blacklisted.
Haha this was awesome to watch today, I just took mechanics of materials so it was awesome seeing this stuff in an interview
I am lucky I watched the video before it got taken down. Joining Apple is the dream and I think I'll get there soon.
Sorry about the whole thing Tamer.
Thanks for the consistency, your videos are always awesome and insightful.
thanks for clearing that up
You are an awesome person bro! I watched your 9 time rejection video and It really helped me to understand the intensity of hiring at apple!
Man, this is SO VALUABLE!! I do have one question: when you say you went over those select MechE topics for prepping, what resource did you use to gather those questions and their answers? Thank you so much for your time, effort, and willingness to share all this!
I am happy I saw the video before it was taken down
I just subscribed for your transparency.
Tamer the GOAT!
I subjectively like this video
Hey, Tamer! Been following you from a while now, and love your content! Amazing, brief, and concise!
Had a request for future videos...How about comparing mechanical engineering and job opportunities after graduation in Canada with mechanical engineering and job opportunities after graduation in the US. Maybe not only mechanical engineering, but engineering in General.
Would be great to know from you, since you graduated from the University of Waterloo. Thanks a lot man, for the awesome content.
I like the cut man! Looks clean. What do you usually ask for at the barber? Any hair product you use? I'm trying to look fresh too lol
Hey Tamer, would be interested in how you answered those interview questions, also are you still planning to put some notes for your material/mechanical engineering notes, I couldn’t find them in the description atm, again would be super interested just to see them!
It so crazy that you have to be scared to discuss your experience.
Is the original video posted anywhere? I'm curious to see what the actual interview process is like.
It would be awesome if you could make a video about how high schoolers can prepare for mechanical engineering.
Yeah it would be nice if you make a video answering all the questions
This is kinda eye opener
By the way Tamer, do post the video about you answering the technical questions you were asked. It would be very helpful to all of us. But only do it if you're allowed to that is, because who knows maybe Apple may not allow it.
Thank you for your video. I am sorry for Apple pushing your buttons. I am curious if they did not like the generic answers, like you said they know people know those answers.
It’d be really helpful if you post a video answering some of those behavioral questions! Keep up the good work Tamer!
Tamer, could you please make a separate video of your answers?
If you really want to work at apple then I think it will be easier to work with one of its partners for production their devices, and then transition to apple (it will make it hard for them to reject you) . Their headquarters is in Cali as well.
It's important to know that your good intentions, your passion and dedication doesn't matter to any of these top teir companies.They operate on self interest. To them we are expandable, when we are not needed then it is time for you to leave.
Expendable** expandable is something else
What software do you use to edit your video tamer?
What are your thoughts on Value Validation Projects and how can engineers use them to land their dream roles?
You know you didn’t do anything wrong and we know it! The fact that they reached out to you and made you pay a fine is just rediculous 😂 keep making good content, we appreciate you.
Please make video on how to answer these questions.
Can you give an update regarding your job search?
Thank you
BTW, any international graduate internship for Design engineers that anyone knows about? I'm open to suggestions
This toxic relationship got more toxic 😅😅
Now, show us your "stress-strain curve" from this interview and experience!
the arabic sentence in the first minute is so gooood
A 4 month long process and a 7 hour interview only to deny them is insane. Google pays better and isn't even that bad.
Smart and gorgeous!
Yes bro Apple may sponsor you to let more people know about them
I thought it was a little too far filming the interview and posting it online unless if they gave consent. Apple is 100% right. I wouldn't want people who I interview filming it secretly and posting it online.
3n abo elekhelfk😭😭😭 I swear I had you for a desi I was not expecting that at all
But how did you “invade privacy” when you mentioned nobody’s real name??
great video!!! Nabojit here.
Few people can say apple got beef with them.
Great
Apple is big company
Plot twist: try applying for a job at the competition, like Samsung Mobile or Huawei and then compare the two interview processes.
How I can get good study resources for apple hardware engineer????
Anyone has information please let me know
yeah i think its the fact you said there is a 7h interview panel that they dont like.,
They'll ask you to take this one down too😢
Can you show how you answered?
Which engineer is Shaheen?
I mean ffs, did he even sign an NDA? If not, Apple can get stuffed. He didn't expose anyone in the previous video and they shouldn't be able to just bully him into taking his honest video down. Stuff Apple.
I was going to apply as an engineer to Apple but now stuff that, because they would play around too much! My time is valuable. For a 100k/year job, a 40 hour project is NOT worth it.
Thats funny finally u talked in arabic btw can u make some videos for us , your arabic viewers 😂😂😂
7 hours? im good
Take care. You have heavy dark circles. Thank you so much for your sharing🥺
Luckily i watched the whole video before apple took it down.
Yeah, and it was a really solid one at that. Shame apple got it deleted.
Sir do you earn 170k dollars a year as an engineer? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.
who in the world earns that as an entry-level or Jr. ??
Mechanic is great wave way to learn robot moves ur the best influencer who helped to study a lot🤓🧠🤯
Bruh you fr this topic is form class 11 very first phy. Chapter
Someone downloaded those videos as mp4's. They were at least that useful.
Anusha and Dheekshu
Yeah I think Apple is done. I wouldn't have posted the video IF you wanted a job with them and hoped to apply again.
Not worth it. I would just move on.
I feel this video will be taken down as well
I hope not cuz I didn’t share any private information. It’s just me talking subjectively about my experience.
hi
انت مصري يخويا ؟
I always say and Stay on my Opinion. Companies and Recruiters are a bunch of Karens.
This is bulls hit, they should not have this much influence on what you post. They should not have contacted you EVER🤮🤮🤮
Major 'bulls hit' 🐂🎯 indeed.
Apple is very secretive company 😔😔
Did he get any of the jobs he applied for later down the line?
He does have a job now
@@zeyadashraf6396 did he say so? What's the video about?
00:23 تحيا مصر يا عم😅
They just rejected you for your youtube background, that's why they asked you easy questions and let you go.
The first time i hear you speak arabic lol
title is misleading
can I pls see the video PLSSSS
first
Is it just me or is Apple a massively overhyped company?
I really don’t understand why somebody as smart as Tamir is so obsessed with that company and it’s average products.
In the world of mechanical engineering as a whole there are WWAAYY better companies...
Apple marketing is top notch, they have their powerbase through the luxury and premium feel of the brand both for customers and investors, so they have lots of power.
@@silentbyte196 Awesome, you just told me why the brand image of Apple is so powerful and why the company is successful.
But let’s talk about the actual products themselves. To me, their products are MEDIOCRE. A similarly priced android device will run laps around an Apple device. Yes aesthetically the products are perfection, but there is more to an electronic device than being pretty!! I can’t figure out why somebody as educated as Tamir even cares about that overpriced luxury crap.
If Tamir said he was trying to apply for a job at Boeing or SpaceX I’d actually be extremely impressed. Those companies actually move technology forward unlike Apple that’s been gradually making phones worser and worser while charging more and more money.
Trying to work for a serious technology company is something I would love to watch Tamir attempting. But this content that's making a big fuss about trying to work for Apple..!?! F*cking Apple...!?! Come on, GTFOH.
They are the biggest company on the market and you are asking why smart people apply to Apple?
@@Omar-kl3xp In terms of being on the cutting edge of mechanical engineering or in terms advancing mankind, Apple is a very mediocre company. Just being popular or generating large revenue doesn't mean the company is special. For example McDonald's is the biggest resturant on earth. Does that make their food the best? Apple is a dogshit company that sells overpriced crap.
As I remember you were trying to sell interview material including Recordings of the interview process. I am glad Apple took down that video. I would not want to be one of the guys interviewing you and then being "sold" for your own profit. Your whole channel is about putting yourself in a victim position and leverage that for you personal interest/profit. Disgusting.
I wonder why nobody here is pointing this out or even recognises this.
Can I be your mentee
Bro. Just get a CDL and be truck driver
Let me know if we can connect over linkedin. I followed you