Apple Software Engineer (Entry Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Software Engineer
Apple
entry
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Apple's Software Engineer interview process is a rigorous, multi-stage assessment designed to evaluate technical fundamentals, problem-solving ability, coding proficiency, cultural fit, and learning potential. As an entry-level candidate, you will progress through a recruiter screening, a technical phone screen focusing on algorithmic coding, and an onsite loop consisting of 5 interviews covering coding problems, basic system design, behavioral questions, and domain-specific knowledge related to Apple's ecosystem. The entire process typically spans 3-6 weeks and emphasizes clean code, clear communication, collaboration, and alignment with Apple's core values of excellence, innovation, and attention to detail.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min6 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Technical Interview - Coding Round 1
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Technical Interview - Coding Round 2
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Technical Interview - System Design (Basic)
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Behavioral and Collaboration Interview
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral|culture fit
7
Onsite Domain-Specific Interview
60 min6 focus topicstechnical|culture fit
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