Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
January 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Networked with friends and got an interview. The interview happened early and was pretty standard with LeetCode questions. I was asked to explain the ideas behind a couple of algorithms. I met with several different software engineers in the process.
Questions
Optimize the staircase problem
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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
5.0
Fun But Challenging Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 10, 2023
Pros: It's kind of really fun.
Cons: It was kind of really hard.
5.0
Great Pay, Famous Company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 18, 2023
Pros: Famous company and great pay.
Cons: Nothing to complain about in my case.
5.0
Love Apple Workflow, Hate Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 6, 2023
Pros: I love the workflow with Apple products.
Cons: I hate how much I have to work.
- 5.0Fun But Challenging WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 10, 2023Pros: It's kind of really fun.Cons: It was kind of really hard.
- 5.0Great Pay, Famous CompanySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 18, 2023Pros: Famous company and great pay.Cons: Nothing to complain about in my case.
- 5.0Love Apple Workflow, Hate HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 6, 2023Pros: I love the workflow with Apple products.Cons: I hate how much I have to work.
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