Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
February 19, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
5 stages: 1 hiring manager, 4 coding rounds back to back. Some done by people on the team, some by complete strangers who weren't aware of the team. Everyone was very friendly, all completed virtually.
Questions
Asked me to refactor code on the screen
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral28%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Good Work, Stingy Company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
June 3, 2025
Pros: Good management
Good pay
Good talent
Meaningful work
Cons: No perks
Stingy
Cost-sensitive
Low resources
4.0
Friendly Team, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
June 18, 2024
Pros: Friendly and cooperative always with employees.
Cons: Working hours too long to handle.
5.0
Great Food, Terrible Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
July 15, 2025
Pros: Lots of food and great connections.
Cons: Work-life balance is aided.
- 4.0Good Work, Stingy CompanySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJune 3, 2025Pros: Good management Good pay Good talent Meaningful workCons: No perks Stingy Cost-sensitive Low resources
- 4.0Friendly Team, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJune 18, 2024Pros: Friendly and cooperative always with employees.Cons: Working hours too long to handle.
- 5.0Great Food, Terrible BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesJuly 15, 2025Pros: Lots of food and great connections.Cons: Work-life balance is aided.
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