I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (San Diego, CA) in June 2013
Interview
Had two phone interviews about RF systems. The interviewers asked about Receiver architectures and about the power amplifier interfacing with the transceivers. Asked about EVK, Noise figure on 8021n systems. What is the different wireless technology operate in a mixed environment. How Bluetooth and WiFi coexist on the 2.4 GHz band.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The basic super heterodyne receiver architectures and image rejection architectures advantages and disadvantages.
First I had a short interview with the Team Lead, who explained the role in more detail while I provided an overview of my background and experience. This was followed by four detailed technical interviews focused on my technical expertise and problem-solving approach.
It was a day long interview with 4 different people. But the hiring process was so not professional that hiring manager forgot to be included. Then they decided to include her and she was working from home and could not establish a decent connection to the call...
The interview process was structured yet welcoming, including technical and behavioral questions, a practical project, and open dialogue, allowing me to showcase my skills while understanding the organization’s goals. Nice!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain how you would design and optimize a receiver front-end for a high-frequency communication system. What trade-offs would you consider between noise figure, linearity, and power consumption?