Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
Fast Interview Process.
First round is the phone interview with the hiring manager. I was asked a few questions relating to programming, then the manager wanted me to finish a coding challenge and send it back within an hour.
Questions
There were some data structure questions, but one of the team members asked me a lot about QA, which I don't see having anything to do with this position.
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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
- 5.0Love working here!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesDecember 8, 2020Pros: Very privacy conscious. Everybody wants to make the best projects.Cons: Working across teams can be difficult.
- 2.0Smart Team, Bad BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2013Pros: Great people, smart and capable.Cons: Terrible work-life balance; no promotion, just lateral movement.
- 5.0Great place to work, but can vary based on teamSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 15, 2023Pros: Strong name on resume. Good cafeteria food. Growth opportunities are plentiful. Work-life balance varies depending on season (summers are more lax) and team. Work is never boring.Cons: Teams are very siloed, so you don't really communicate or work with others outside your immediate fellow engineers. Management style is therefore highly variable between teams. SWE pay is still top of the industry, but lags behind a select few companies.
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