Apple Software Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (Mid-Level, 2-5 years)
Software Engineer
Apple
Mid Level
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Apple's Software Engineer interview process is a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation spanning 3-6 weeks. It assesses technical excellence, problem-solving capabilities, system design thinking, and cultural alignment with Apple's values. The process includes a recruiter screen, technical phone screen, and 4 onsite interview rounds covering coding, system design, and behavioral competencies. Each round evaluates different aspects of your ability to write clean, efficient code, architect scalable systems, collaborate across teams, and contribute to Apple's innovation.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Coding Round 1
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Coding Round 2
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite System Design Round
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Behavioral and Collaboration Round
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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