Process
The interview process was smooth.
The first interview was with the researcher, and the second was with the manager.
I answered some Python questions about velocity and acceleration. I didn't get it quite right the first time, but they were kind and guided me to arrive at the appropriate answer.
Questions
If you see an X acceleration graph, what do you think is happening?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Apple Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral20%
Negative34%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Apple's Data Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Overall excellent job. Pay is a little lower than other FANG, but WLB is great
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
August 26, 2022
Pros: Great work-life balance, interesting projects. The stock has increased 4x over my employment, so salary has been very high due to stock appreciation.
Cons: Return to office, occasionally mundane assignments. Lots of red tape. Pays less than other top-tier companies.
4.0
Great Place, Good Culture
Data Engineer • Former Employee
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
June 24, 2025
Pros: Great working place with good culture.
Cons: Nothing to say about the cons.
3.0
Friendly People, Easy Settling
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
January 17, 2024
Pros: Good environment.
People are friendly and settling in is easy.
Cons: Nothing significant that stands out.
- 5.0Overall excellent job. Pay is a little lower than other FANG, but WLB is greatData Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2022Pros: Great work-life balance, interesting projects. The stock has increased 4x over my employment, so salary has been very high due to stock appreciation.Cons: Return to office, occasionally mundane assignments. Lots of red tape. Pays less than other top-tier companies.
- 4.0Great Place, Good CultureData Engineer • Former EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaJune 24, 2025Pros: Great working place with good culture.Cons: Nothing to say about the cons.
- 3.0Friendly People, Easy SettlingData Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJanuary 17, 2024Pros: Good environment. People are friendly and settling in is easy.Cons: Nothing significant that stands out.
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