Process
First 10 mins are self intro and resume dive deep. Then it's OS knowledge dive deep. Last 15 mins is one coding question. Last 5 mins is time to ask questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 814 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral26%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Great People, Loved Work!
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
April 22, 2025
Pros: Nice work environment and cool people.
Cons: I had to go to work.
4.0
Software Engineer at Apple
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
July 26, 2018
Pros: Exciting work, world-class coworkers, great compensation and benefits, and the feeling that you are impacting the world with your work.
Cons: Extremely high stress at times. Team in-fighting and re-orgs are not uncommon.
5.0
Apple Seattle salary
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 12, 2024
Pros: Good company, work-life balance.
Cons: No cons overall. Sometimes you need to work hard.
- 5.0Great People, Loved Work!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesApril 22, 2025Pros: Nice work environment and cool people.Cons: I had to go to work.
- 4.0Software Engineer at AppleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 26, 2018Pros: Exciting work, world-class coworkers, great compensation and benefits, and the feeling that you are impacting the world with your work.Cons: Extremely high stress at times. Team in-fighting and re-orgs are not uncommon.
- 5.0Apple Seattle salarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 12, 2024Pros: Good company, work-life balance.Cons: No cons overall. Sometimes you need to work hard.
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