Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
August 1, 2015
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Was referred for this position.
Went through 7 rounds of interviews.
The questions were not very difficult data structure and algorithm questions. More focus was placed on approach and conceptual knowledge than on providing very difficult algorithms.
Questions
Data structures, algorithms, and Java concepts.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 25 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive72%
Neutral28%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, Okay Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 22, 2023
Pros: Pay, technical knowledge of staff.
Cons: Work-life balance is so-so.
5.0
Prove Worth, Takes Time
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 3, 2025
Pros: A great place to prove your worth.
Cons: Taking extra time when needed for projects.
4.0
Excellent and challenging
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 6, 2011
Pros: Innovative, rewarding, structured, inspiring, motivating
Cons: Long work hours and stressful at times.
- 4.0Good Pay, Okay BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 22, 2023Pros: Pay, technical knowledge of staff.Cons: Work-life balance is so-so.
- 5.0Prove Worth, Takes TimeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 3, 2025Pros: A great place to prove your worth.Cons: Taking extra time when needed for projects.
- 4.0Excellent and challengingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 6, 2011Pros: Innovative, rewarding, structured, inspiring, motivatingCons: Long work hours and stressful at times.
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