Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
February 1, 2013
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process begins with a 30-minute recruiter call, followed by a 30-minute hiring manager call.
The next steps are a technical phone interview and then a full-day onsite interview.
Questions
Core design concepts.
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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
5.0
Easily the best
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
October 26, 2023
Pros: - Best coffee chats
- Perks
- Benefits
- Team
Cons: A high-pressure environment, but I suppose that's the price you pay for being at the biggest company in the world.
3.0
Big Tech, Redundant Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
March 24, 2025
Pros: A typical big tech company to work for.
Cons: A lot of redundancy and middle manager "fingerprinting" with limited upward mobility.
5.0
Flexible, Demanding, Loved It
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
January 24, 2024
Pros: Flexible schedule, can work remotely.
Cons: Can be demanding at times.
- 5.0Easily the bestSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 26, 2023Pros: - Best coffee chats - Perks - Benefits - TeamCons: A high-pressure environment, but I suppose that's the price you pay for being at the biggest company in the world.
- 3.0Big Tech, Redundant WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMarch 24, 2025Pros: A typical big tech company to work for.Cons: A lot of redundancy and middle manager "fingerprinting" with limited upward mobility.
- 5.0Flexible, Demanding, Loved ItSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJanuary 24, 2024Pros: Flexible schedule, can work remotely.Cons: Can be demanding at times.
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