Join the company that creates products people love. Build the future of technology at the world's most valuable company.
Founded
1976
Employees
160,000+
Devices Active
2B+
Market Cap
#1
₹25 LPA - ₹2.5 Cr+
Salary Range
4-8 Weeks
Interview Process
6-8 Rounds
Total Interviews
~1-2%
Acceptance Rate
Apple, founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976, has grown from a garage startup into the world's most valuable company. With a market cap exceeding $3 trillion, Apple has revolutionized personal computing, mobile phones, digital music, and wearable technology.
The company's ecosystem spans hardware (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods), software (iOS, macOS, watchOS), and services (App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, Apple TV+). Over 2 billion active devices use Apple's platforms worldwide.
Apple's India presence includes offices in Bangalore and Hyderabad, with teams working on iOS, macOS, Siri, Maps, iCloud, and hardware engineering. The India team continues to grow as Apple expands its engineering footprint globally.
"To bring the best user experience to customers through innovative hardware, software, and services."
The principles that define Apple's culture
Challenge the status quo. The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.
Privacy is a fundamental human right. Every Apple product is designed with privacy at its core.
Obsess over the details. The difference between good and great is often invisible to most.
Hardware + Software + Services. The magic happens at the intersection.
Simple can be harder than complex. Keep pushing to make the complex simple.
Leave the world better than we found it. Carbon neutral by 2030.
Explore different engineering domains
Build the operating system powering 1.5B+ iPhones and iPads worldwide.
Develop the legendary Mac operating system - powering creativity worldwide.
Design world-leading M-series chips. Hardware-software integration at its finest.
Build intelligent assistants and on-device ML for privacy-first AI.
Create streaming experiences for music, podcasts, and video content.
Build health and fitness features - saving lives with Apple Watch.
Build cloud infrastructure for 2B+ Apple devices worldwide.
Design privacy-preserving systems. Privacy is a fundamental human right at Apple.
Among the highest-paying tech companies globally
ICT2 (Entry)
₹25-40 LPA
ICT4 (Senior)
₹80-130 LPA
ICT5+ (Staff)
₹1.3-2.5+ Cr
Including base, RSUs, and bonus components
| Role | Level | Experience | Total CTC | Base | RSUs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer (ICT2) | ICT2 | 0-2 years | ₹25-40 LPA | ₹18-28 LPA | ₹5-8 LPA |
| Software Engineer (ICT3) | ICT3 | 2-5 years | ₹45-70 LPA | ₹32-48 LPA | ₹10-16 LPA |
| Senior SWE (ICT4) | ICT4 | 5-10 years | ₹80-130 LPA | ₹55-85 LPA | ₹20-35 LPA |
| Staff Engineer (ICT5) | ICT5 | 10-15 years | ₹1.3-1.8 Cr | ₹90-120 LPA | ₹35-50 LPA |
| Principal Engineer (ICT6) | ICT6 | 15+ years | ₹1.8-2.5+ Cr | ₹1.2-1.6 Cr | ₹50-80 LPA |
| Product Manager | ICT3-4 | 3-8 years | ₹55-100 LPA | ₹40-70 LPA | ₹12-25 LPA |
| ML Engineer | ICT3-4 | 3-8 years | ₹60-110 LPA | ₹42-75 LPA | ₹14-28 LPA |
| Hardware Engineer | ICT3-4 | 3-8 years | ₹50-90 LPA | ₹35-62 LPA | ₹12-22 LPA |
| Design Engineer | ICT3-4 | 3-8 years | ₹45-85 LPA | ₹32-58 LPA | ₹10-20 LPA |
| Engineering Manager | M1 | 10+ years | ₹1.4-2 Cr | ₹95-130 LPA | ₹40-60 LPA |
Step-by-step guide to crack Apple interviews in 2026
Initial discussion about background, role expectations, and Apple culture fit.
Coding interview via shared document. Focus on problem-solving approach and code quality.
Whiteboard/laptop coding with focus on data structures and algorithms.
Another coding round with different interviewer. May include domain-specific problems.
For ICT3+: Design scalable systems. Apple focuses on practical, production-ready designs.
Technical discussion on your area of expertise. May include past project review.
Apple values fit assessment. Focus on collaboration, innovation, and attention to detail.
Discussion with hiring manager about team, role, and cultural alignment.
Pro tips from engineers who cracked Apple interviews
Use Apple products. Understand iOS, macOS architecture. Know recent Apple announcements. Show genuine enthusiasm.
For platform roles, Swift is essential. Know UIKit/SwiftUI, memory management, and iOS-specific patterns.
Apple cares deeply about privacy. In system design, always discuss privacy implications and data protection.
Apple obsesses over details. In code, consider edge cases, naming, and code clarity. In design, think holistically.
Quantify your achievements. Apple values people who make things measurably better.
Apple interviews assess genuine fit. Don't just say what you think they want to hear. Be yourself.
Common questions about Apple careers and interviews
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