DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide
DevOps Engineer
Apple
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
The DevOps engineer interview process typically consists of an initial recruiter screening, followed by technical phone screens, and multiple onsite rounds. These rounds assess your proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, containerization technologies, cloud infrastructure, system design thinking, troubleshooting abilities, and cultural fit. Mid-level candidates are expected to demonstrate strong hands-on experience, the ability to own projects end-to-end, and basic system design understanding.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - CI/CD and Automation
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - System Design and Architecture
45 min4 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1 - Containerization and Orchestration Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - Cloud Infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - Production Troubleshooting and Incident Response
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral and Cultural Fit
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral