Process
The interview process was pretty smooth, with good questions overall. I successfully advanced to the second round and was finally accepted. The entire experience was smooth, and I really enjoyed it.
I had lunch there, and the food was delicious. I really liked it.
Questions
Implement a backtracking problem.
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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
Apple is a good company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 29, 2022
Pros: Coworkers are passionate, and work is exciting.
Cons: Work can be grueling, but the hours aren’t bad at all. Just the hours you do work can be intense.
5.0
Apple! It really whoops a donkey's ass!
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
June 17, 2008
Pros: The challenges are unparalleled.
The environment is fast-paced and quirky.
Cool, cool people abound!
The Marcom folks have unequaled taste in hipster music and the latest fashion trends.
It's APPLE!
What more could I possibly say?!
The cafeteria is awesome, too (especially the sushi!).
Cons: I would say that there are two.
The first is that the work/life balance really *can* suck. Part of this is an individual employee's responsibility -- you need to fend for yourself and unplug when you can. Part of it, however, is a culture of workaholics and burning out.
The other downside is the top-heavy management and proliferation of needless meetings and email. It's a drag on everyone's time and a constant annoyance.
4.0
It was fine
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
April 5, 2025
Pros: Sometimes it was fun. Sometimes it wasn't. It's a job. You've had those, right? It was like that.
Cons: Some people have really absurd opinions about working for Apple. It was sad sometimes.
- 5.0Apple is a good companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 29, 2022Pros: Coworkers are passionate, and work is exciting.Cons: Work can be grueling, but the hours aren’t bad at all. Just the hours you do work can be intense.
- 5.0Apple! It really whoops a donkey's ass!Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJune 17, 2008Pros: The challenges are unparalleled. The environment is fast-paced and quirky. Cool, cool people abound! The Marcom folks have unequaled taste in hipster music and the latest fashion trends. It's APPLE! What more could I possibly say?! The cafeteria is awesome, too (especially the sushi!).Cons: I would say that there are two. The first is that the work/life balance really *can* suck. Part of this is an individual employee's responsibility -- you need to fend for yourself and unplug when you can. Part of it, however, is a culture of workaholics and burning out. The other downside is the top-heavy management and proliferation of needless meetings and email. It's a drag on everyone's time and a constant annoyance.
- 4.0It was fineSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesApril 5, 2025Pros: Sometimes it was fun. Sometimes it wasn't. It's a job. You've had those, right? It was like that.Cons: Some people have really absurd opinions about working for Apple. It was sad sometimes.
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