Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
February 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I was asked to describe interfaces for frameworks and classes to solve different problems (for example, design a framework for playing cards), as well as questions about Xcode tooling, rendering, and animations.
Questions
How does UIKit render views on the screen?
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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
Career Boost, Occasional Unfairness
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
February 15, 2011
Pros: Apple is a big player in the field. Working at Apple can move your career ahead. Lots of good things are done in the company.
Cons: Apple isn't always fair, and sometimes it's a bit tough to be the only woman. This isn't always true, but it's an occasional problem.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
October 8, 2022
Pros: - Interesting projects to work on.
- Brilliant coworkers.
- Freedom to choose to work on projects you personally find more interesting.
Cons: Nothing meaningful. Perks are slightly worse than other large tech companies, e.g., no free food, few fully remote opportunities.
5.0
Superb working environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
November 4, 2022
Pros: Generous benefits, a balanced work-life, and a clear career path.
Cons: Expensive housing near campus, difficult public transport access.
- 4.0Career Boost, Occasional UnfairnessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 15, 2011Pros: Apple is a big player in the field. Working at Apple can move your career ahead. Lots of good things are done in the company.Cons: Apple isn't always fair, and sometimes it's a bit tough to be the only woman. This isn't always true, but it's an occasional problem.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2022Pros: - Interesting projects to work on. - Brilliant coworkers. - Freedom to choose to work on projects you personally find more interesting.Cons: Nothing meaningful. Perks are slightly worse than other large tech companies, e.g., no free food, few fully remote opportunities.
- 5.0Superb working environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesNovember 4, 2022Pros: Generous benefits, a balanced work-life, and a clear career path.Cons: Expensive housing near campus, difficult public transport access.
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