The process involved multiple online interviews across six to eight rounds, stretching over several months, making it an unusually long and prolonged hiring experience with significant waiting periods between stages.

The interview process at Apple typically starts with a recruiter screening, followed by multiple rounds of interviews—including portfolio reviews, technical and design challenges, and behavioral/cultural fit discussions with team members and hiring managers. It’s known for being rigorous, collaborative, and focused on both creative problem-solving and alignment with Apple’s design principles and values.