Process
I was told to meet at Apple HQ for an in-person interview. The interviewer arrived late, but was very friendly. The interview went long, with questions and discussion that varied from the very technical and esoteric to more personal topics, such as dealing with people.
There was some talk about travel requirements and a mention of a possible second interview. However, there has been no formal scheduling of the next interview so far.
All in all, the interviewer talked as much, if not more, than I did. The setting and environment were very comfortable, and the interviewer seemed more interested in the questions I asked than my answers.
Questions
What did you study in college?
Can you describe some of your previous work experience?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the Apple Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Team, High Pay, Steep CurveEngineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 4, 2021Pros: Great team environment, great pay.Cons: Big learning curve, fast-paced work.
- 4.0Loved the company; wished for better balanceEngineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 7, 2012Pros: Just being able to say that I worked at Apple was pretty cool. The work was interesting and challenging. I didn't really have time to take a breath between projects. I liked the feeling of achieving some pretty hefty goals in a heroic time frame. It was a great sense of accomplishment. It's good to see things that I have worked on be successful in the marketplace.Cons: The biggest challenge was balancing work and home life. The pace of the company is better suited to people in the early part of their career. As someone who now has a young family, my career has taken a back seat. Unfortunately, I couldn't balance my changing priorities with my job. I would love to be back at Apple, but I cherish being able to have dinner with my kids every night.
- 4.0Good Pay, Some Team FrictionEngineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 24, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Good compensation.Cons: Slightly bad communication with cross-functional team.
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