Apple Software Engineer (Junior Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Software Engineer
Apple
Junior
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Apple's software engineer interview process is a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation designed to assess technical proficiency, problem-solving capability, and cultural alignment. For junior-level candidates (1-2 years experience), the process typically spans 3-6 weeks and consists of an initial recruiter screening, two technical phone screens focused on coding fundamentals, and four onsite interview rounds covering algorithmic problem-solving, domain-specific knowledge, and behavioral fit. The process emphasizes clean code, efficient thinking, communication skills, and understanding of Apple's collaborative engineering culture.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
25 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen #1
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen #2
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Coding Interview #1
55 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Coding Interview #2
55 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite System Design and Domain-Specific Interview
55 min6 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Behavioral and Collaboration Interview
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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