I think you would agree that Apple is one of the most exciting companies to work for – after all, every year it releases luxury products that millions of people buy. I had the opportunity to be part of this company for a year, as a Product Design Engineer working on this beauty:
So let me tell you a bit about the experience of working for Apple.
Why I Joined
There are a lot of things you have to consider when making a career decision, but I must confess that most people are just happy to join just because it's Apple. You can get experience as an engineer from a wide array of companies but Apple is special. One, its product releases are the most anticipated in the world. Every major tech journal jumps to the opportunity to report rumours or leaks, and similarly I was very curious to be involved with what lies behind the curtain. Two, Apple deals with hundreds of vendors, and engineers interact with manufacturers across the globe (mostly China), so there is a degree of diversity to the engineer role here that doesn't exist at every company.
My Job
Secrecy
Versatility
The Perks
Overall
I stayed at Apple for a year between my Bachelors and Masters degrees, and always look back at it as one of my coolest experiences. The thrill of developing a product for thousands of people in an environment where you meet smart people every day is something special, and you learn not only hard technical skills but also get practice in project management. If you're studying a science subject (particularly engineering) at university, I would highly recommend applying.