Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
March 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Intros, background, and experience.
The code challenges started with something pretty basic, and then there was one that was a bit harder.
Overall, I had a positive experience. The interviewer was patient and helpful.
Questions
Most of the time was spent doing code challenges.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 40 interview experiences for the Apple Senior Software Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
28%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral33%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Apple's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Has struggled with growth, but is still a great company to work for
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
September 14, 2020
Pros: Lots of opportunity, good benefits, ethical practices.
Cons: Must own your own career development. Inconsistency between departments.
4.0
Strong Tech, Stock, Needs Benefits
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
May 9, 2022
Pros: - Strong tech team
- Strong stock
Cons: - Benefits need improvement.
- Private tech stack.
2.0
Things have changed for the worse, I think
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
January 18, 2013
Pros: Good reputation and brand name.
Decent compensation.
Cons: People stealing credits are getting ahead in reviews.
Management is complicit in outsourcing projects to body shopping companies.
Arrogance and sycophants are rewarded.
- 4.0Has struggled with growth, but is still a great company to work forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 14, 2020Pros: Lots of opportunity, good benefits, ethical practices.Cons: Must own your own career development. Inconsistency between departments.
- 4.0Strong Tech, Stock, Needs BenefitsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMay 9, 2022Pros: - Strong tech team - Strong stockCons: - Benefits need improvement. - Private tech stack.
- 2.0Things have changed for the worse, I thinkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJanuary 18, 2013Pros: Good reputation and brand name. Decent compensation.Cons: People stealing credits are getting ahead in reviews. Management is complicit in outsourcing projects to body shopping companies. Arrogance and sycophants are rewarded.
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