Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
Smooth interview process. 1st round with recruiter was standard questions. Feedback was quick and moved to phone screen with hiring manager the following week. It was based on my resume and experience. Virtual onsite 2 weeks later with 4 rounds. 1 round was about my experience and how I would address certain kinds of problems. 2nd round was to debug a piece of code with errors. 3rd round was a fairly easy coding question. 4th round was a behavioral round.
Questions
A modified binary search question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Apple Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) roles in Cupertino, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Reliable and DiverseSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 11, 2025Pros: - Diverse culture - Always working on new techCons: - Stagnant growth - Low base package
- 4.0Varied Projects, Helpful TeamSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMay 11, 2022Pros: Different projects, people willing to help.Cons: Sometimes too fast-paced, lack of documentation.
- 3.0Okay but InflexibleSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 7, 2022Pros: Most of the people at Apple are very smart, but luckily not in an intimidating way. At least in my role, everyone has been very welcoming and willing to let me, and others, learn on the job to fill in gaps.Cons: On the other hand, there is little flexibility. Absolute refusal to budge on remote work policies, and even restricting remote work further since the pandemic started, is just one sign of inflexibility. It's a great company to have on your resume, and if you like the way you do things, you can rest and vest. But if you want something different, you'll have to look elsewhere.
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