Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
Contacted by a recruiter. Phone interviewed by a hiring manager. Then a 1-day on-site interview. Technical questions ranged from data structures, algorithms, and knowledge of special techniques. The interviewer will challenge your answers by asking you to optimize them. My strategy is to come up with a so-so answer and then discuss possible directions with the interviewer.
Questions
Do you use our products?
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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
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Cupertino, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Good work culture, offering ample opportunities to learn and growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 15, 2023Pros: - Getting to work on cutting-edge tech - Good perksCons: - No free food - Sometimes would have to work on weekends or holidays
- 5.0Great internship for those who like to be productiveSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 29, 2013Pros: * Work with some of the smartest people in your field * Fun and innovative intern projects * Free engineer dinners!Cons: It's pretty quiet, but that environment works for some people.
- 4.0It is a different job because of all of the different and creative products they work onSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 14, 2008Pros: The big positive for me is that I really do enjoy my job at Apple because it is always innovative and changes regularly.Cons: I suppose that a con would be that there is a very hard balance here between work and home life.
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