Process
I applied through an employee referral.
Described the team's work and responsibilities. Asked technical questions related to the domain. A few cross-questions based on your answers. The interviewer was responsive and listened to everything with patience.
Questions
Explain past projects related to CAE automation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Apple CAE Engineer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their CAE Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Apple's CAE Engineer interview process.
Apple Work Experiences
3.0
Autonomy, But Unclear Direction
CAE Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
March 31, 2022
Pros: Few regular meetings, good autonomy.
Cons: Lack of direction, decision making abstract, and too democratic.
3.0
Poor Work/Life Balance
QA Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 18, 2019
Pros: - Good pay.
- Good experience, with many intelligent, hard-working people surrounding you.
Cons: - Very poor work/life balance. The majority of people at Apple make work their first priority and expect the same of everyone else.
- Epitome of cutthroat tech (shifting blame, ladder climbing, etc.).
- Wide range in management ability. Some are poor communicators. Some have no family/outside obligations and expect work to be everyone's #1 priority. Some are okay.
4.0
Clear Recruiter, Irrelevant Questions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
February 22, 2013
Pros: Clear communication from the recruiter about the job role and hiring process.
Cons: Irrelevant questions as compared to the job profile.
- 3.0Autonomy, But Unclear DirectionCAE Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesMarch 31, 2022Pros: Few regular meetings, good autonomy.Cons: Lack of direction, decision making abstract, and too democratic.
- 3.0Poor Work/Life BalanceQA Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 18, 2019Pros: - Good pay. - Good experience, with many intelligent, hard-working people surrounding you.Cons: - Very poor work/life balance. The majority of people at Apple make work their first priority and expect the same of everyone else. - Epitome of cutthroat tech (shifting blame, ladder climbing, etc.). - Wide range in management ability. Some are poor communicators. Some have no family/outside obligations and expect work to be everyone's #1 priority. Some are okay.
- 4.0Clear Recruiter, Irrelevant QuestionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 22, 2013Pros: Clear communication from the recruiter about the job role and hiring process.Cons: Irrelevant questions as compared to the job profile.
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