I applied online. I interviewed at Apple (Bengaluru)
Interview
phone Screening round by the recruiter which lasted about 10min where they asked about my experience and expertise followed by an online interview which lasted about 45 min where I was asked question around resume and new tech stack
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.