Apple Engineering Director Interview Preparation Guide - Senior Level

Apple's Engineering Director interview process typically consists of an initial recruiter screening, followed by a phone technical screen, and 5-6 onsite rounds conducted over a single day or split across two days. The process evaluates technical expertise, architectural thinking, leadership capability, cross-functional collaboration, people management skills, and cultural alignment. Apple emphasizes deep technical knowledge, pragmatic decision-making under constraints, and ability to manage complex multi-team initiatives.