Data Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
September 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
6 interviews:
- 1 regular phone interview
- 2 coding interviews
- 3 system design interviews
Coding problems were medium LeetCode vibe. Overall, the interviews were super friendly, but it was a huge commitment to make in the middle of school/work.
Questions
Why Apple?
They really stick to their foundational values.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Apple Data Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Data Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Apple Work Experiences
2.0
Not a great culture
Data Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
October 12, 2022
Pros: There's a team for everything, so there's no need to run any system yourself. They'll send you all around the world in first class. Apple Park is stunning. Everyone is smart.
Cons: People are not nice. They often want to work alone rather than collaborate.
Honestly, the pay isn't as high as you'd think, and the benefits aren't great.
They don't sponsor you to go to conferences, at least in my organization.
It's hard to move between orgs because it's so secretive.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend an engineer work here.
3.0
Great Company, Stressful Work
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
October 17, 2025
Pros: It was wonderful working with Apple.
Cons: It was very stressful for me.
5.0
Not that serious
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, France
September 1, 2025
Pros: Good company to work in.
Cons: Tim Cook is a bit strange sometimes.
- 2.0Not a great cultureData Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 12, 2022Pros: There's a team for everything, so there's no need to run any system yourself. They'll send you all around the world in first class. Apple Park is stunning. Everyone is smart.Cons: People are not nice. They often want to work alone rather than collaborate. Honestly, the pay isn't as high as you'd think, and the benefits aren't great. They don't sponsor you to go to conferences, at least in my organization. It's hard to move between orgs because it's so secretive. Overall, I wouldn't recommend an engineer work here.
- 3.0Great Company, Stressful WorkData Engineer • Former EmployeeWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesOctober 17, 2025Pros: It was wonderful working with Apple.Cons: It was very stressful for me.
- 5.0Not that seriousData Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, FranceSeptember 1, 2025Pros: Good company to work in.Cons: Tim Cook is a bit strange sometimes.
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