Software Engineer Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
Initial screening by the hiring manager and two other employees.
The hiring manager and the first interviewer asked open-ended questions, with an emphasis on previous experience.
The third interview came after the C++ example screening (see below).
The questions became more technical, but the interviewer was friendly and helpful.
Based on the first impressions, the group I was interviewing for seems to provide a friendly and productive environment.
Questions
Q: In an hour, write a simple C++ algorithm involving standard input and output. Provide test cases.
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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
- 5.0Great Place, Not Full TimeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 15, 2025Pros: This is a great place to work.Cons: I wasn't able to work full time.
- 5.0Innovative Work, Manageable DeadlinesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 8, 2023Pros: very innovative and amazing to be a part of.Cons: Harsh deadlines at times, but not too bad.
- 4.0Like a startup, but a large companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 21, 2023Pros: I was pushed to achieve things I thought were impossible given the time constraints.Cons: The cons are literally the same as the pros.
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