Process
This is a very tough question. The hiring manager wants to see what failures you’ve had and what you’ve learned from these mistakes.
Answer in a way that puts you in a good light, but is honest.
For example, an HR professional might mention an over-achievement goal as a failure:
“At my previous job, I was only able to get 8 out of 10 policies approved by leadership. However, from this experience, I learned that every leader has different needs, and after applying this lesson, I was able to get my next 4 policies approved.”
Think of something similar, based on your own job experiences, and put the most positive spin as you can on your answer.
Questions
What was your biggest failure at your last job?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 33 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process in India.
Apple Work Experiences
- 2.0Faang Resume Boost, Poor ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 25, 2024Pros: FAANG Looks good on a resume.Cons: Bad managers. No work-life balance. On paper, there are benefits, but leave and remote work are denied. There are no feedback mechanisms for managers.
- 5.0Cool Speakers, Nice SecrecySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesApril 25, 2023Pros: merch and all the speaker seriesCons: The secrecy, but honestly, it is nice.
- 4.0One of the best companies out thereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 29, 2025Pros: Multinational company. Great for learning and best-in-class resources.Cons: Not many that I can think of.
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