Data Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
October 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process was good, with seven interviews back-to-back with interviewers of different levels, from senior managers to junior engineers. All of them were from different groups with different sets of questions.
Questions
The difference between Python and Scala
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Apple Data Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral0%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Data Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Great Pay, Toxic Culture
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
June 19, 2023
Pros: Benefits and salary are great.
Cons: Work culture is not that great.
5.0
Great Team, Tough Hours
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
July 30, 2025
Pros: Great team.
Challenging environment, but a fulfilling job.
Cons: Long hours, weekend coverage, and lack of guidance.
2.0
Good Culture, Bad Office Hours
Data Engineer • Current Employee
May 4, 2021
Pros: The work culture is good. The kitchen is also good.
Cons: Office time is bad. Late work culture.
- 5.0Great Pay, Toxic CultureData Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 19, 2023Pros: Benefits and salary are great.Cons: Work culture is not that great.
- 5.0Great Team, Tough HoursData Engineer • Current EmployeeCork, County Cork, IrelandJuly 30, 2025Pros: Great team. Challenging environment, but a fulfilling job.Cons: Long hours, weekend coverage, and lack of guidance.
- 2.0Good Culture, Bad Office HoursData Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 4, 2021Pros: The work culture is good. The kitchen is also good.Cons: Office time is bad. Late work culture.
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