Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
I recently interviewed with multiple members of the team, where they asked me technical questions. I interviewed with about four members of the team individually.
Subsequently, I interviewed with higher-up managers and a person in an HR-type role.
The team leader had me write a program using the Sieve of Eratosthenes to test for prime numbers.
Questions
- What is the difference between Grand Central Dispatch, NSThread, and NSOperation, and when would you use each?
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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
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Friendly, But High PressureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 25, 2025Pros: Friendly environment to work inCons: High pressure and working hours
- 5.0Worked on various software projectsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 17, 2020Pros: A great way to improve yourself technically.Cons: Work/life balance is slightly imbalanced.
- 3.0Under-leveled, lots of bureaucracySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 16, 2024Pros: Not a lot of work, and it's pretty easy work.Cons: A lot of information is hidden and prevents you from getting work done. No ways of progressing vertically as usual.
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