VP of Engineering Interview Preparation Guide - Apple (Staff Level)
VP of Engineering
Apple
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Apple's VP of Engineering interview process for a Staff-level candidate typically spans 6-8 weeks and includes a recruiter screening phase, 1-2 technical phone screens, and 5-7 onsite interview rounds. The process evaluates strategic thinking, technical leadership, organizational impact, execution capability, cross-functional collaboration, and cultural alignment with Apple's innovation and quality standards. Expect a mix of behavioral, technical architecture, case study, and leadership-focused interviews.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: Engineering Strategy and Architecture
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Engineering Operations and Execution
75 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1: Leadership and Organizational Impact
90 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Round 2: Technical Architecture and Innovation
90 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 3: Strategy, Product Alignment, and Execution
90 min5 focus topicscase study
7
Onsite Round 4: Cross-Functional Leadership and Influence
90 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5: Executive Leadership and Vision
90 min6 focus topicsbehavioral