Apple SEO Manager (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide
SEO Manager
Apple
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Staff-level SEO Manager interviews at Apple typically include an initial recruiter screening call, 2 technical phone screens focused on strategic leadership and technical depth, and 5 onsite rounds covering core SEO expertise, data analysis, team leadership, strategic business thinking, and cultural alignment. The process emphasizes both hands-on mastery of SEO across all disciplines and demonstrated capability to drive strategy and influence across teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: SEO Strategy and Organizational Leadership
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen 2: Technical SEO and Large-Scale Implementation
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1: Core SEO Expertise and Technical Mastery
90 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2: Data Analysis and Business Metrics
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Leadership, Mentorship, and Team Development
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4: Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
75 min4 focus topicscase study
8
Onsite Round 5: Culture Fit and Apple Values
60 min4 focus topicsculture fit