Process
I received a LinkedIn message from an Apple recruiter. We scheduled a call, and then an interview was scheduled with the hiring manager. The interview was a Zoom call. It only lasted 30 minutes. From the start, before we even talked, the manager seemed uninterested in the conversation. I asked questions, and he gave one-sentence responses.
Questions
Two questions about Kubernetes.
How many nodes are created by default?
What file systems are supported in a Linux setup?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Apple SRE Manager role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their SRE Manager roles in Austin, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Apple's SRE Manager interview process in Austin, Texas.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Solid Pay, Good People, PoliticsSRE Manager • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2025Pros: Comp is solid. People are good.Cons: Tuck-in process. Too much politics.
- 4.0Great People, Tough ClimbSRE Manager • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 19, 2022Pros: Fantastic culture and people to work with.Cons: Climbing the ladder and internal movement/progress
- 4.0More ups than downsSRE Manager • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 2, 2020Pros: Employees truly care about the company and their job, and it shows in the quality of their work.Cons: A lot of re-orgs make long-term planning or growth difficult. Top-down approach.
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