Process
I was contacted by a recruiter regarding an application for a conference.
I scheduled a phone interview that week.
I thought I did well, but I never heard back.
I emailed the recruiter, but I received no response.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 102 interview experiences for the Apple Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
19%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral25%
Negative27%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Apple's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Cutting-edge tech development of highly complex systems
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 21, 2020
Pros: Incredible benefits, exciting problems to solve, amazing team members, etc.
Cons: Lots of process, very fast-paced schedules with plenty of program managers to make sure you're staying on track, etc.
3.0
old boys club
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
October 13, 2020
Pros: pay, equity plan, benefits, compensation
Cons: Culture, nepotism, responsibility without authority, outdated practices.
2.0
Not good for software engineers
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 30, 2025
Pros: TC is $500k for the first year.
Cons: Very top-down and a very Indian company. Hard to start your own projects or do anything of significance. Your expertise is ignored, and you must do what your management tells you. Constant bickering and disagreement.
- 5.0Cutting-edge tech development of highly complex systemsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 21, 2020Pros: Incredible benefits, exciting problems to solve, amazing team members, etc.Cons: Lots of process, very fast-paced schedules with plenty of program managers to make sure you're staying on track, etc.
- 3.0old boys clubSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2020Pros: pay, equity plan, benefits, compensationCons: Culture, nepotism, responsibility without authority, outdated practices.
- 2.0Not good for software engineersSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 30, 2025Pros: TC is $500k for the first year.Cons: Very top-down and a very Indian company. Hard to start your own projects or do anything of significance. Your expertise is ignored, and you must do what your management tells you. Constant bickering and disagreement.
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