Process
I was contacted by an internal recruiter.
I did a phone screening via FaceTime.
Since the engineering teams at Apple are mainly located in the US, the role is about supporting the release of software updates for the Asian region.
Questions
I was asked about my past experience that was relevant to the job requirements, mainly concerning scripting.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Apple Release Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Release Engineer roles in Japan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Apple's Release Engineer interview process in Japan.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Love It, Long Hours
Release Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 8, 2023
Pros: Love working here, wouldn't trade it for anything.
Cons: Can be long days and hours from time to time.
5.0
Exciting project, great products
Software Engineer ICT4 • Current Employee
Yokohama, Japan
October 1, 2025
Pros: Many opportunities to grow your professional career and skills.
Cons: Work is hard sometimes; overtime is usual.
5.0
Software Engineer in Tokyo
ICT Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
November 27, 2024
Pros: Great autonomy and flexibility in work schedules.
Cons: May be required to be online at non-office hours.
- 5.0Love It, Long HoursRelease Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 8, 2023Pros: Love working here, wouldn't trade it for anything.Cons: Can be long days and hours from time to time.
- 5.0Exciting project, great productsSoftware Engineer ICT4 • Current EmployeeYokohama, JapanOctober 1, 2025Pros: Many opportunities to grow your professional career and skills.Cons: Work is hard sometimes; overtime is usual.
- 5.0Software Engineer in TokyoICT Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanNovember 27, 2024Pros: Great autonomy and flexibility in work schedules.Cons: May be required to be online at non-office hours.
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