Process
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Spoke with recruiter.
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Phone screen by hiring manager. Mainly focused on behavioral questions and background. Walked through my experience and management style.
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First round interview with program manager, technical managers, and engineers.
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Second round interview with hiring manager and cross-functional teams' management (product, QA, development), and VP.
Questions
Most of the questions were behavioral. For example:
- How do you build your team?
- How do you develop your people?
- Can you tell me about a learning you had from one of your successes or failures, and how would you do it differently next time?
On technical questions, they might ask:
- How does caching work on websites?
- How does Akamai work?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Apple Software Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Manager roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Manager interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Great company to work for!Software Manager • Current EmployeeIsrael, IsraelSeptember 20, 2025Pros: - Professional - Great compensation - State of the heartCons: Benefits beyond payment can be improved.
- 3.0Cutting Edge, Cult-like CultureSoftware Manager • Current EmployeeAugust 22, 2022Pros: Modern and vibrant. Cutting-edge company. Benefits.Cons: Long hours Cult-like culture (The Church of Apple, Shrines to Saint Steve) Burnout
- 4.0Great Product, Management MixedSoftware Manager • Former EmployeeJanuary 16, 2020Pros: Product, Management, CEO, Culture, Privacy, LocationCons: Too Big, Management, Service, Infrastructure
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