The interview process was long and difficult. I spoke with seven interviewers, including HR. I thought the interviews went really well. The recruiter told me they received positive feedback and then kept me waiting for weeks for an answer.

I called the recruiter, but found out they had been laid off, and my application was now being handled by another recruiter. This other recruiter said they would reach out, but after multiple follow-ups, never got back to me.

Basically, I was left without an answer. Ultimately, I found out I was rejected, possibly because the job posting was taken down or Apple is no longer hiring for that role? I have no idea.

At least have the courtesy and professionalism to let a candidate know the outcome and not keep them waiting. I spent hours preparing for each round (moving meetings, adjusting my son's daycare hours, etc., just to make time for the interview). It really leaves a bad impression on a candidate when a company recruiter ghosts them, discouraging them from reapplying.

Mostly technical operations-related questions.