Apple Senior Software Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (5-12 Years Experience)
Software Engineer
Apple
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Apple's Software Engineer interview process for senior-level candidates consists of a recruiter screening, multiple technical phone interviews covering coding and system design, and a comprehensive on-site loop. The process typically spans 4-8 weeks from initial application to offer. Senior-level candidates can expect deeper architectural thinking, system design discussions, and evaluation of leadership and mentorship capabilities alongside technical excellence. The interview emphasizes problem-solving approach, code quality, scalability thinking, and cultural fit with Apple's innovation-focused values.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min6 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Interview 1 - Coding and Data Structures
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Interview 2 - System Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1 - Technical Interview (Whiteboard and Architecture)
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - Technical Interview (Design Patterns and Real-World Systems)
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - System Design (Advanced)
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral Interview (Hiring Manager)
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5 - Technical Deep-Dive (Infrastructure or Cross-Functional)
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
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