I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA) in Jul 2017
Interview
Initial phone screen from recruiter, phone interview with hiring manager, technical interview, onsite interview. They were extremely slow at every step. I had to follow up several times between each step just to make sure they were still considering me. It's been a few months since I did the onsite interview and I still haven't heard a definite yes or no even after following up with every person on the recruiting team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Every interview was a relaxed conversation. I asked as many or more questions than they asked me.
First Round: 2 questions on SQL (hard) and Scenario based question was given. You have to provide a detailed answer on what kind of framework you would build on the scenario.
The interview process for the Data Scientist role at Apple consisted of three rounds
First round: screen with a recruiter
Second round: screen with a hiring manager
Third round: a virtual on-site with 3 interviews
The interview process consisted of multiple rounds, including an initial recruiter conversation followed by several virtual interviews with team members. The interviews focused on my background, past data science projects, machine learning fundamentals, statistical thinking, and how I approach business problems with data. There was also discussion around cross-functional collaboration, communication, and how I would translate technical insights into actionable recommendations. Overall, the process was rigorous and comprehensive, with a strong emphasis on both technical depth and practical problem solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about one of your data science projects and explain the business problem, your modeling approach, the metrics you used, and how you communicated the results to stakeholders.