Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
I submitted my resume online, and the recruiter contacted me within one week. A talk with the hiring manager was then scheduled. Once the result was positive, a one-hour technical phone screen was done. Then came the onsite interview, which consisted of eight interviews back-to-back.
Questions
Swift and Python language-specific questions.
System design and algorithm 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
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
- 5.0Apple Leads, Big TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesNovember 8, 2025Pros: We have Tim Apple leading us.Cons: It's a big tech company.
- 5.0Honestly Pretty NiceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMay 5, 2023Pros: Pretty Good and Kinda NiceCons: None that I can think of.
- 2.0Compiler SW engineerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 14, 2025Pros: * Difficult problems to solve * Smart colleaguesCons: Lack of support Lot of work pressure Management is not supportive
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