Process
The interview process includes 3 or 4 rounds. The on-site interview is 6 hours long.
Topics covered are standard for embedded systems:
- RTOS
- ARM processor
- C
- C++ trivia
LeetCode questions are presented in both C and/or C++. Note that the Standard Template Library (STL) is not allowed, which makes some questions somewhat awkward.
Questions
If you have 100 threads that increment x one time, what are the minimum and maximum values of x?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 28 interview experiences for the Apple Embedded Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Embedded Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Money, Lacking ElsewhereEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHerzliya, Tel Aviv District, IsraelDecember 6, 2021Pros: Good money, comparing to other companies.Cons: Not so good in everything else.
- 4.0Overall a great employer!Embedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 23, 2022Pros: * Good quality of work * Good team/work cultureCons: * Compensation could be better. * Raises are less than inflation.
- 4.0Working at AppleEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeTel Aviv, IsraelAugust 24, 2023Pros: Big and stable organization, with different opportunities. Enables hybrid work - 2 days a week. Good compensation.Cons: Technology and day-to-day work are not cutting edge. It is hard to move between teams or positions.
Apple Interview Questions
