Apple Technical Program Manager interview questions

I interviewed on campus, didn't hear back for 2 weeks, and then got placed with a different hiring team that ended up being a better fit. For the on-campus interview, I was asked product design questions such as how you would manufacture a perfect sphere, how I would redesign Apple device components, what components they showed me were made of and how they were made, how I would redesign a project I had already completed. I brought a portfolio which I think helped my case, though they tore me apart on every decision I made in past projects. Overall it was a very intense experience with 7 interviews back to back culminating in a presentation of their design challenge, where they really grilled me. If you don't know the answer, say "I don't know." Don't BS Apple interviewers otherwise you'll talk yourself into a hole. With most of their questions, they just want to "see how you think," as they say. Also, study your basics of material science and heat transfer. And know the stress-strain curve by heart.

Was contacted via email. Had a quick conference call with the recruiter and then a very technical interview with the hiring manager. About a week later I was invited for onsite; there were a total of 6 back-to-back interviews including a lunch interview and an impromptu one at the end. Being a technical position, most of the questions were in-depth, either related to my past experience or the role. I was fairly satisfied with how I did and was expecting a positive outcome. Still it took them some time to get back to me they had one more candidate to interview. Some advice for all aspirants: * Be ready to explain why are you interested in this particular position and how your background makes you a great fit. * Don't make stuff up. If you don't know something, admit it. * If applying for a technical position, brush up on fundamentals. It helps! * Research your interviewers and look up your notes before every interview so if you have the opportunity you can "surprise" them. * Have lots and lots and lots of questions. Everybody asks if you have any and it's better to ask (even a repeat question) than to say I exhausted the list. Why do you like working here is a good one and gives different perspectives.