Not the smoothest, Unlike other FAANG companies, Apple has the worst HR possible. They take screening and Hiring managers inteviews in one week and then keep you hanging for 5 weeks, the recruiter who tells you contact them anytime unresponsive 90 percent of the times.

It was for a contract. Received a call from recruiter and was set up to speak with the manager. We went over what the challenges were and how to solve those. I presented my ideas