Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
1st round: Asked some basic technical questions (C++), including questions related to graphics and 3D math.
2nd round: Involved some light coding, with a request to implement basic LeetCode easy problems in C++.
3rd round (panel): Consisted of five separate interviews focusing on cache efficiency, 3D math, graphics pipelines, spatial data structures, and a final interview to evaluate a previously worked-on project.
Questions
How many bytes are in a given struct? How much padding is there?
Algorithm for interpolation.
What is the difference between cross and dot products? What are they used for?
Use of data structures for 3D geometry.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California 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 Los Angeles, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Pay, No GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits, and work-life balance.Cons: No opportunities. Could be better.
- 4.0Good Pay, Hard PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 23, 2025Pros: Good pay and good perks.Cons: can sometimes be hard to keep up
- 5.0Very good experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJuly 15, 2025Pros: You learn a lot, they guide you a lot, and they treat you well.Cons: They lay off a lot of people every year.
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