This page contains Apple placement papers from 2024 with previous year questions, solutions, and exam patterns. Use these papers to understand the 2024 online assessment pattern.
Section Questions Time Difficulty Focus Areas Coding Problem 1 1 30 min Medium Arrays, strings, two pointers Coding Problem 2 1 30 min Hard Trees, graphs, dynamic programming CS Fundamentals MCQs 18 30 min Medium DSA, time complexity, iOS/macOS basics
Total : 20 questions, 90 minutes
Hiring Volume
Total Hires : 100+ freshers (highly selective)
Software Engineer I : 90+ selections
Growth : 10% from 2023
Salary Packages
Software Engineer I : ₹35-50 LPA
15% increase from 2023
Coding Section is Critical : Must solve both problems correctly to advance
iOS/macOS Focus : Increased focus on iOS/macOS development knowledge
Attention to Detail : Apple values meticulous attention to detail
Time Management : 90 minutes for 20 questions requires excellent speed
Difficulty Level : Apple interviews rated 3.0/5 difficulty
Design Thinking : Emphasis on design thinking and UX principles
Collaboration : Strong focus on collaboration and cross-functional work
High Selectivity : Only 100+ freshers hired - highly selective process
Based on candidate experiences from 2024 Apple interviews:
2024 Interview Process:
Online Assessment (90 minutes) : 2 coding problems + 18 CS fundamentals MCQs (including iOS/macOS basics)
Hiring Manager Screen (30-45 minutes) : Initial screening with hiring manager
Technical Phone Interviews (45-60 minutes) : Coding problems, iOS/macOS discussions
Onsite Interviews (4-5 rounds, 45 minutes each) :
Coding rounds (2-3): Algorithms, data structures, problem-solving
System Design round: For experienced candidates
Behavioral round: Design thinking, collaboration, attention to detail
Common 2024 Interview Topics:
Coding : Arrays, strings, trees, graphs, dynamic programming
iOS/macOS : Development basics, frameworks, design patterns
System Design : Apple ecosystem systems, scalability
Behavioral : Design thinking, collaboration, attention to detail, learning agility
UX Principles : Apple’s design philosophy and user experience
2024 Interview Questions Examples:
“Why do you want to work at Apple?” (Behavioral)
“How would you approach learning about a task you’re completely unfamiliar with?” (Behavioral)
“Design a classical music product for Apple Music” (Product Design)
System Design questions for Apple ecosystem
Success Tips:
Strong coding performance is essential - solve problems with attention to detail
Learn iOS/macOS development basics even for general SWE roles
Practice design thinking and Apple’s UX principles
Prepare examples demonstrating meticulous attention to detail
Show collaboration and cross-functional work examples
Be ready to discuss learning agility and adaptability
Understand Apple’s design philosophy and user-centric approach
Difficulty Rating : 3.0/5
For detailed interview experiences, visit Apple Interview Experience page.
Master Coding Fundamentals : Focus on solving 2 coding problems correctly - arrays, strings, trees, graphs
iOS/macOS Basics : Learn iOS/macOS development fundamentals and frameworks
Practice Previous Year Papers : Solve Apple OA papers from 2020-2024 to understand patterns
Time Management : Practice completing 2 coding problems in 60 minutes, 18 MCQs in 30 minutes
Design Thinking : Practice design thinking and Apple’s UX principles
LeetCode Practice : Solve 200+ LeetCode problems focusing on arrays, strings, trees (medium-hard difficulty)
Attention to Detail : Practice writing clean, well-documented code
Behavioral Prep : Prepare examples demonstrating collaboration, attention to detail, and learning agility
Apple Ecosystem : Understand Apple’s products and design philosophy
Mock Tests : Take timed practice tests to improve speed and accuracy
Practice 2024 papers to understand Apple’s pattern and prepare effectively!