Apple Senior Cryptographer Interview Preparation Guide

Apple's interview process for senior-level cryptography and security roles typically consists of an initial recruiter screening, followed by 1-2 technical phone screens, and 5-7 onsite interview rounds. The process evaluates deep cryptographic expertise, secure coding practices, system design thinking for security-critical systems, mathematical problem-solving, and alignment with Apple's security-first culture. Interviews progress from foundational cryptography concepts to complex protocol design, real-world threat modeling, and leadership capabilities expected at the senior level.