Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
January 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview was good. They asked about my teamwork with others and about my resume. They asked tough questions and were very serious. Apple's interview was difficult and intense.
Questions
How have you worked with other people in the past?
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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
It was a fun place to work at
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
February 4, 2024
Pros: It had some great perks: food bars, a nice work environment, and a very nice group of people to work with.
Cons: It was a little overwhelming to jump right into such a huge company.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
August 13, 2020
Pros: You'll learn a lot as you will be surrounded by many smart people. Come with a good attitude, and you'll grow both as a person and as an engineer.
Cons: Teams are quite isolated. Also, there are smart people everywhere, so there's a high likelihood people will go off and figure things out on their own or make their own stuff.
4.0
Stimulating environment with growth opportunities
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
June 17, 2024
Pros: Innovative company culture, career opportunities, interesting projects, great employee support, excellent benefits.
Cons: High workload, constant pressure, complex work-life balance, competitive environment, very high expectations.
- 5.0It was a fun place to work atSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 4, 2024Pros: It had some great perks: food bars, a nice work environment, and a very nice group of people to work with.Cons: It was a little overwhelming to jump right into such a huge company.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 13, 2020Pros: You'll learn a lot as you will be surrounded by many smart people. Come with a good attitude, and you'll grow both as a person and as an engineer.Cons: Teams are quite isolated. Also, there are smart people everywhere, so there's a high likelihood people will go off and figure things out on their own or make their own stuff.
- 4.0Stimulating environment with growth opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJune 17, 2024Pros: Innovative company culture, career opportunities, interesting projects, great employee support, excellent benefits.Cons: High workload, constant pressure, complex work-life balance, competitive environment, very high expectations.
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