Technical Screening Questions for Mobile App Developers

Hire mobile developers who create amazing user experiences. Use these 20 knockout questions to filter for native or cross-platform skills, App Store experience, and API integration.

"The question about publishing to an app store is our go-to filter. It instantly separates candidates with production experience from those without."

- Hiring Manager, Mobile Gaming Studio

20 Knockout Questions for Mobile Developers

#QuestionTypeKnockout Rule
1How many years of mobile development experience do you have?MCQ: 0-1 / 1-3 / 3-5 / 5+Below minimum = Knockout
2Which platform do you primarily develop for?MCQ: iOS / Android / Both / Cross-platformMismatch = Knockout
3Have you published an app to the App Store or Google Play?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for production-level roles
4Are you proficient in Swift or Objective-C?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for iOS roles
5Are you proficient in Kotlin or Java for Android?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for Android roles
6Have you worked with React Native professionally?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for React Native teams
7Have you worked with Flutter professionally?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for Flutter teams
8Have you integrated REST APIs into mobile apps?Yes / NoNo = Knockout
9Have you implemented push notifications in an app?Yes / NoNo = Red flag for engagement-heavy apps
10Have you worked with local storage or offline-first apps?Yes / NoNo = Red flag for offline-capable apps
11Have you implemented in-app purchases or subscriptions?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for monetized apps
12Have you used Firebase or similar backend services?Yes / NoNo = Red flag
13Have you worked with app performance profiling and optimization?Yes / NoNo = Red flag for performance-focused roles
14Have you handled app store submissions and review processes?Yes / NoNo = Red flag for senior roles
15Have you written unit or UI tests for mobile apps?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for quality-focused teams
16Have you worked with maps or location-based features?Yes / NoNo = Knockout for location-based apps
17Do you have a portfolio or published apps you can share?Yes / NoNo = Red flag
18What is your expected salary range?MCQ: Range bandsOut of budget = Knockout
19What is your current notice period?MCQ: Immediate / 2 weeks / 1 month / 2+ monthsMismatch = Knockout
20Are you available for an interview within the next 7 days?Yes / NoNo = Deprioritize

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