Hardware Systems Engineering Interview Process at Tier-1 Companies
We prepare you for all stages of a typical Hardware Engineering interview process at FAANG and Tier-1 companies
Initial Phone Screening - 1 or 2 Rounds
Basic questions - Fundamentals of Analog / Digital Electronics, Board Design, Insight of System Design, and integration without too many details or derivations.
A discussion could also be around your experience and key projects
Behavioral Round
Questions related to your job experience
Discussions on past projects
Open-ended questions to gauge if you're a "good fit”
On-site: 4-6 Interviews
Take-Home Assignment (Optional)
Some Tier-1 companies might include a take-home assignment after the on-site. Depending on the team, it could even be a written exam with limited time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of systems design questions are asked in hardware engineering interviews?
What concepts are essential for HW-EE interviews, and how does our program cover them?
How much coding is required for HW-EE interviews?
Is the knowledge of FPGA and C programming required for an HW-EE interview?
Does a Hardware Design Engineer only do design?
I have experience in Camera hardware design. Can I apply for a different role such as display hardware design? Will this program help me make the transition?