Process
Discussed the resume. Asked about background (classes/experience that relate to the job). Assessed technical knowledge, including:
- Object-oriented programming concepts
- Machine learning knowledge
- Data structures and algorithms coding assessment
Followed by questions.
Questions
How would you explain an API to someone who had no technical knowledge?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 36 interview experiences for the Apple Machine Learning Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral50%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Great Learning, Sucky Commute
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
July 14, 2022
Pros: The job is great, work-life balance is great, and I'm learning a lot.
Cons: No free stuff, commute sucks.
4.0
Good compensation and work-life balance
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Zurich, Switzerland
September 26, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance
Benefits: Vacation
Cons: Smallish office.
Few opportunities to mix up.
4.0
Good Pay, Needs Manager Training
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
February 4, 2021
Pros: Competitive compensation and benefits, including ESPP.
Cons: More training programs for managers and CEOs.
- 4.0Great Learning, Sucky CommuteMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 14, 2022Pros: The job is great, work-life balance is great, and I'm learning a lot.Cons: No free stuff, commute sucks.
- 4.0Good compensation and work-life balanceMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeZurich, SwitzerlandSeptember 26, 2025Pros: Work-life balance Benefits: VacationCons: Smallish office. Few opportunities to mix up.
- 4.0Good Pay, Needs Manager TrainingMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 4, 2021Pros: Competitive compensation and benefits, including ESPP.Cons: More training programs for managers and CEOs.
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