Apple Senior Data Scientist Interview Preparation Guide
Data Scientist
Apple
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Apple's data scientist interview process emphasizes a balance of technical rigor, experimental design, and privacy-conscious thinking. For senior-level candidates, the process includes an initial recruiter screen, technical phone interview, and an onsite loop with 4 rounds covering SQL optimization, machine learning modeling, product experimentation design, and behavioral assessment. The interview prioritizes candidates who can design end-to-end solutions, handle large-scale datasets, understand Apple's privacy-first culture, and communicate complex insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
2
Technical Phone Interview
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: SQL & Data Analysis Deep Dive
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Machine Learning & Statistical Modeling
90 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: Product Case Study & Experimentation Design
90 min6 focus topicscase study
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral & Cultural Fit
75 min6 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
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