The comp packages and benefits are great, as you would expect.
No work-life balance here. But with so many younger employees who are hungry and have minor life-commitments (no kids, can work long hours and/or at night), if you don't fit your manager's expectation of their ideal employee, expect nothing from them. 4 managers in 4 years here and this has been my observation with each.
Need help deciding between Google Hardware in Chicago and Apple Hardware in Austin. (RF/Wireless). Received verbal offers from both companies and need to make a decision soon. I am really confused about three main points. From what I read on Blind, the WLB at Google is better than Apple. Is this t...Read more
Currently in talks with Apple about compensation for an ICT3 HW position (5 years of experience). Strangely the recruiter insisted that she couldn't go to the compensation team without getting a figure from me. I asked for a range and they said 110K to 170K with 90ish RSU's. Assuming I fall in the m...Read more
Yoe: 4 Master degree Current TC: 185000$ Current location: Bay Area I don’t know how to change my company in Blind. Is this a good offer for a hardware position in Apple Austin? Please leave your comments. Thanks! #hardware #apple #austin
I have two offers - Microsoft (Xbox team) and Apple (design verification). I’m trying to decide between the two. Both are very different HW roles though - at Apple it’s a traditional DV role at an ASIC team, at Microsoft it’s with a product/client facing team that requires hardware expertise. WLB, ...Read more
What laptop does Apple give to their Silicon Engineers? Windows or Macs? I am at the verge of an offer and this just crossed my mind. I have never used a Mac before my whole life so I wonder how the transition will be like if they only dish out macs. MS + 2. TC 130K Oregon
Hello! Looking into entry level Hardware positions in the area of batteries as I have previous internship experience in Texas Instruments based battery systems. Currently not in a hardware role. Graduating in May with BS in Electrical Engineering. Senior design project is autonomous robot using c...Read more
whats the wlb like in the hardware teams at Apple? hearing mixed feedback. TC 300k
Does anyone have more information about apple Raleigh hardware team? What org is based out of there and if any hiring is happening for dv roles? Thanks in advance! TC: 230k #hardware #semiconductor #apple #applehardware #applecareers #raleigh
Received an offer as ICT4 for apple hardware team. 10YOE Base:180K, Stock: 150K, Bonus: 25K. I feel it is low but was told it is final, should I take it, or is there any room I can still negotiate? Or can I negotiate to be ICT5? Normally how much time do I have to make a decision so I can intervie...Read more
Apple HR mentioned about giving some verbal offer this week. Also got a call from another company about giving offer this week. I have discussed about interviewing with other companies during the interviews at both places. How/when do I initiate discussion about competing offer with HR. Do I wait ti...Read more
Hi Guys what kind of TC i can expect at apple hardware . I have 12 years of asic design experience. current TC nearly 400k can apple hardware meet or exceed it? just wondering if its worth jumping ship thanks in advance
Hi! Are there any Apple engineers that could kindly give some insight into Apple camera team’s HW interviews? Primarily in the electronics/board design domain. Does anyone know what concepts I should prepare for? Current TC: ~215k Exp: 5.5yrs of electronics and camera HW design and test. Also ha...Read more
I got offer in design validation (DFT). Apple: San diego: 220k + 600k + bonus Recruiter told it is ICT5. How to confirm this level? Looks offer letter doesn’t show level. YoE:16
Currently interviewing at Apple in Cupertino and am about to get an offer. Want to know what is a reasonable TC so I can be prepared for negotiations. Position is in hardware engineering (SoC). Please also comment reasonable per year TC breakdown (Base, Stock, Bonus). TC: 175K YOE: 4 + PhD and Po...Read more
I am going to start at the end of December in a hardware team. For hardware people currently at Apple, and new hires in hardware teams, are they letting you WFH/remote for the time being? How has the transition been? Additionally does Apple provide any reimbursement for desk setup at home? #tech . ...Read more
Apple ICT 3 Base: 165k RSU: 105k Sign-on: 35k Area: Bay area YOE: 5 years Hardware Engineer
I was told by recruiter they plan to offer me a position and want me to send my expected pay. The recruiter told me she expects me to join at the low end of ICT 4. PhD + 4 YOE Hardware role in display What’s should I send them? #hardware #interview #apple #offer
Hello Everyone! I have accepted an offer from Apple, Austin for Hardware Position. Base: 130K Stocks: 80K/4 Bonus: 15K YOE: MS + 1 Location: Austin TC: 165K How does apple stock refreshers look like? Also, whats the timeline for H1B transfer for apple? (Fragomen - Premium processing) LCA Filed ...Read more
What’s the working culture and work-life balance like in apple hardware team? Do you guys enjoy your role? What’s it like working from the Cupertino spaceship office? TC210K, Devices
Hello, what’s a good/reasonable compensation offer (base, RSU, Sign-on, bonus...etc.) for Apple Hardware EPM (Engineering Program Manager) postion for job grade ICT3 and ICT4 with a 5-year work experience? Thanks!