Apple (like most large tech companies) is indeed a resumé black hole, and knowing people helps, so definitely network if possible. However, applying to the right position, with a good resumé that highlights experience/skills/projects/open source contributions/education/etc. that are directly related to the position, also matters. I am aware of several people who simply applied online and got interviews.

I may be wrong about this, but I don't think Apple bans you from applying to multiple positions within the same year the way some companies do (though that may have changed with the flood of job application spam.)

There also seems to be a decent pipeline for new graduates (though I think highlighting relevant academic, research, and open source projects can still help.) Internships can also be a path if you are currently in school.

I don't know if Apple recruits on linkedin, but that might also be an option.

Of course connecting right here on HN seems like a great idea as well.

I was hoping to get some sort of a more direct contact from GP since he advertised the position. Not sure why would you mention it on HN otherwise.

> However, applying to the right position, with a good resumé that highlights experience/skills/projects/open source contributions/education/etc. that are directly related to the position, also matters.

I assume that Apple is even more competitive, than my current place. But even here it is not realistic: I heard we’re getting 500+ applications/position/day and _nobody_ looks at them unless there’s a lead/recommendation.