First Round: 2 questions on SQL (hard) and Scenario based question was given. You have to provide a detailed answer on what kind of framework you would build on the scenario.
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Negative experience
Average interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Apple (Cupertino, CA) in Mar 2019
Interview
I was prepared for this interview. I aced the take-home offline coding challenge. I correctly answered the technical challenges during the onsite. I got along with everyone on the team during lunch. After the interview I felt that I was highly qualified for the role. I surmise that it came down to culture fit. It took time and energy that could have been devoted to pursuing other prospects but it served as a good way of polishing my presentation skills for subsequent interviews.
The interview process for the Data Scientist role at Apple consisted of three rounds
First round: screen with a recruiter
Second round: screen with a hiring manager
Third round: a virtual on-site with 3 interviews
The interview process consisted of multiple rounds, including an initial recruiter conversation followed by several virtual interviews with team members. The interviews focused on my background, past data science projects, machine learning fundamentals, statistical thinking, and how I approach business problems with data. There was also discussion around cross-functional collaboration, communication, and how I would translate technical insights into actionable recommendations. Overall, the process was rigorous and comprehensive, with a strong emphasis on both technical depth and practical problem solving.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about one of your data science projects and explain the business problem, your modeling approach, the metrics you used, and how you communicated the results to stakeholders.