apple | DevOps & Backend | Interview Experience
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Interview Process
The interview process included multiple teams conducting technical phone screens without coding tests. The interviews consisted of both behavioral and technical questions. I was asked to explain my previous projects and how I overcame challenges. The technical part included coding problems related to algorithms and data structures. The interviewers were friendly and supportive, making it a positive experience overall.
Technical Questions
- Rate Limiting and Log Collection Design (Design, System Design)
- Two Rounds Including Coding and System Design (Design, System Design)
- Arithmetic Expression Simplification (Math, String Manipulation)
- Tree Distance Sum Problem (Tree, DFS, BFS)
- Fibonacci Tree Path Calculation Using Preorder Numbering (Dynamic Programming, Tree)
Tips & Insights
Be prepared to discuss your past projects in detail and focus on the challenges you faced and how you resolved them. Familiarize yourself with system design concepts and practice coding problems related to algorithms and data structures.