Staff-Level Mobile Developer Interview Preparation Guide (FAANG Standards)
Mobile Developer
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
A comprehensive multi-stage interview process designed to assess technical excellence, mobile development expertise, architectural thinking, and leadership capabilities. Staff-level candidates are evaluated on their ability to design scalable mobile systems, mentor engineers, make strategic technical decisions, and demonstrate mastery across iOS, Android, and cross-platform development.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: Mobile Development Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Advanced Mobile Development
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Mobile System Design Interview
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Mobile Architecture & Design Patterns Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Behavioral & Leadership Interview
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
7
On-site Round: Bar Raiser Technical Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
8
Hiring Manager Interview
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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