Process
I received a call after contacting the hiring manager on LinkedIn.
I had an online assessment followed by a tech screen, but I didn't receive any response after the initial tech screen. It's been two weeks, and I followed up twice, so I just gave up.
Questions
LC Hard problem - Word Search 2
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Apple Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral11%
Negative56%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Apple's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Amazing workplace, but too competitive
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
March 5, 2025
Pros: Smartest people work here.
Pay is good.
Company policies enable them to deliver best products.
Dedicated QA for each team.
Cons: Promotions are very difficult here.
So many stakeholders in any feature.
4.0
Beautiful products, but slow innovation
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
August 13, 2025
Pros: - Some great engineers.
- Product focus and attention to detail.
- Work/life balance and schedule flexibility.
Cons: - Innovation is slowed down by processes and corporate conformism.
- Company seniority is very important, which sometimes discourages the best engineers from continuing to grow.
- Mostly incompetent employees stick around, switching teams. It's difficult to get fired.
5.0
Big company is great
Software Development Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 2, 2021
Pros: - More personal time
- Talented people
Cons: The work is limited in your scope.
- 4.0Amazing workplace, but too competitiveSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 5, 2025Pros: Smartest people work here. Pay is good. Company policies enable them to deliver best products. Dedicated QA for each team.Cons: Promotions are very difficult here. So many stakeholders in any feature.
- 4.0Beautiful products, but slow innovationSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 13, 2025Pros: - Some great engineers. - Product focus and attention to detail. - Work/life balance and schedule flexibility.Cons: - Innovation is slowed down by processes and corporate conformism. - Company seniority is very important, which sometimes discourages the best engineers from continuing to grow. - Mostly incompetent employees stick around, switching teams. It's difficult to get fired.
- 5.0Big company is greatSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 2, 2021Pros: - More personal time - Talented peopleCons: The work is limited in your scope.
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