Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
August 14, 2024
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interviewer was very chill, and the interview started on time, creating a good atmosphere for the work and the interview process. It was smooth and enjoyable, leading to my being offered the position.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 162 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral23%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Successful Company, Work-life Balance Issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 13, 2014
Pros: - Very successful company.
- Great to talk about with friends and family.
Cons: Secrecy and security get in the way all the time.
Work-life balance isn't great.
IT is not always up to par.
Not as many perks as a Google or a Facebook.
Cupertino is the most boring town in the South Bay.
3.0
Good People, Boring Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
August 10, 2024
Pros: Good colleagues and good environment.
Cons: Work is not very interesting.
4.0
Good Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
July 17, 2025
Pros: Nice work-life balance.
Can somewhat coast by.
Cons: Won't make life-changing money like some of these other AI companies.
- 4.0Successful Company, Work-life Balance IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 13, 2014Pros: - Very successful company. - Great to talk about with friends and family.Cons: Secrecy and security get in the way all the time. Work-life balance isn't great. IT is not always up to par. Not as many perks as a Google or a Facebook. Cupertino is the most boring town in the South Bay.
- 3.0Good People, Boring WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2024Pros: Good colleagues and good environment.Cons: Work is not very interesting.
- 4.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 17, 2025Pros: Nice work-life balance. Can somewhat coast by.Cons: Won't make life-changing money like some of these other AI companies.
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