Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
November 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
For my interview with Apple, I was given a coding task and had to create the program from scratch.
I also had to maintain certain code deficiencies with each program.
Questions
Why do you want to work for Apple?
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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
An extremely fulfilling, life-changing experience, but with plenty of costs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
May 24, 2012
Pros: - Work on amazing products
- Work with amazing people
- Take pride in the work that you do
- Huge gain in professional knowledge
- Experience makes you hirable anywhere else
Cons: - No work/life balance.
- No direct career paths.
- Average compensation (pre-stock).
- Average to below-average perks.
- Having to deal with growing and encroaching bureaucracy.
3.0
Great Benefits, Stingy Company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
October 9, 2022
Pros: You learn to work at a faster pace and realize what you are capable of.
Decent benefits:
* Onsite clinic
* Dentist
* Good food
* Best gym ever
For the most part, the company does have a good culture; people respect each other.
Cons: For a company this rich, they are really stingy. They know they can get away with a lot as they are Apple, and people will stick want to work for them. Or, if they leave, there are plenty of options.
5.0
Great Managers, Slow Promotions
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
January 13, 2021
Pros: Managers are top-notch.
In general, they have high EQ.
Cons: Depending on the team, the stress can be overwhelming or nonexistent. The flat structure means internal promotions are slow.
- 4.0An extremely fulfilling, life-changing experience, but with plenty of costsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMay 24, 2012Pros: - Work on amazing products - Work with amazing people - Take pride in the work that you do - Huge gain in professional knowledge - Experience makes you hirable anywhere elseCons: - No work/life balance. - No direct career paths. - Average compensation (pre-stock). - Average to below-average perks. - Having to deal with growing and encroaching bureaucracy.
- 3.0Great Benefits, Stingy CompanySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 9, 2022Pros: You learn to work at a faster pace and realize what you are capable of. Decent benefits: * Onsite clinic * Dentist * Good food * Best gym ever For the most part, the company does have a good culture; people respect each other.Cons: For a company this rich, they are really stingy. They know they can get away with a lot as they are Apple, and people will stick want to work for them. Or, if they leave, there are plenty of options.
- 5.0Great Managers, Slow PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJanuary 13, 2021Pros: Managers are top-notch. In general, they have high EQ.Cons: Depending on the team, the stress can be overwhelming or nonexistent. The flat structure means internal promotions are slow.
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