Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
November 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Pretty hard, if you ask me, but it was pretty straightforward. The questions and the environment around you were calming, which is a thumbs up. It is a dream to work at Apple.
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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
Very well-oiled machine, internal transfer is hard
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 27, 2022
Pros: You have a say in making the world's best products.
Cons: Since secrecy is such a high value, it's hard to get insight into other teams. Navigating internal transfers can thus be hard, especially since you still have to do a panel interview day.
5.0
Great Money, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 31, 2025
Pros: The money is very good.
Cons: The hours are pretty long.
5.0
Worked on various software projects
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 17, 2020
Pros: A great way to improve yourself technically.
Cons: Work/life balance is slightly imbalanced.
- 5.0Very well-oiled machine, internal transfer is hardSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 27, 2022Pros: You have a say in making the world's best products.Cons: Since secrecy is such a high value, it's hard to get insight into other teams. Navigating internal transfers can thus be hard, especially since you still have to do a panel interview day.
- 5.0Great Money, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 31, 2025Pros: The money is very good.Cons: The hours are pretty long.
- 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.
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