Senior Machine Learning Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
August 25, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It is straightforward, even though it feels lengthy:
- Manager Screening
- Coding
Then, a full loop of interviews containing:
- 2 coding rounds
- 1 ML Fundamentals round
- 1 Hiring Manager round
Questions
The manager asked about my recent experience at the startup where I was working.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Apple Senior Machine Learning Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Senior Machine Learning Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral33%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Apple's Senior Machine Learning Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Good place to work
Senior Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
September 5, 2025
Pros: WLB Benefits
Smart people to work with
Cons: Sometimes the product direction is not clear and seems chaotic.
5.0
Supportive Manager, Ai Learning Curve
Senior Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
July 30, 2025
Pros: Got a very supportive manager. The pay might not be top in the industry, but they are willing to match most of it, with much flexibility, and you don't need to worry about layoffs.
Cons: Still catching up in the domain of AI...
4.0
Somewhat traditional company
Senior Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 17, 2025
Pros: Frequent refreshers, at least during good market times. High performance is highly valued. Good feeling about the final product and commitment to privacy. Your work is used by hundreds of millions of people.
Cons: Too much secrecy; can't talk about your work.
Not easy to know what's going on in the company to find projects worth doing.
Return to Office mandate.
- 4.0Good place to workSenior Machine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 5, 2025Pros: WLB Benefits Smart people to work withCons: Sometimes the product direction is not clear and seems chaotic.
- 5.0Supportive Manager, Ai Learning CurveSenior Machine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 30, 2025Pros: Got a very supportive manager. The pay might not be top in the industry, but they are willing to match most of it, with much flexibility, and you don't need to worry about layoffs.Cons: Still catching up in the domain of AI...
- 4.0Somewhat traditional companySenior Machine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2025Pros: Frequent refreshers, at least during good market times. High performance is highly valued. Good feeling about the final product and commitment to privacy. Your work is used by hundreds of millions of people.Cons: Too much secrecy; can't talk about your work. Not easy to know what's going on in the company to find projects worth doing. Return to Office mandate.
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