Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
December 17, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months.
Applied via a referral:
- Recruiter call
- 1 phone screen
- 5 interviews onsite
Interviews had system design and coding rounds. I met with people of diverse backgrounds. Offer took 1 month.
Questions
LeetCode Medium Question (Sliding Windows)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive93%
Neutral0%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Apple: Good Pay, Great Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 10, 2022
Pros: I mean it's Apple, the best company with good pay.
Cons: None to date; I've had a good experience.
5.0
Great Pay, Tedious Interviews
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 4, 2021
Pros: They give full benefits and high pay.
Cons: The interview process is a bit tedious.
5.0
Good Balance, Hate Return
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 23, 2021
Pros: Apple has good work-life balance.
Cons: Forcing employees back into the office.
- 5.0Apple: Good Pay, Great ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 10, 2022Pros: I mean it's Apple, the best company with good pay.Cons: None to date; I've had a good experience.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tedious InterviewsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 4, 2021Pros: They give full benefits and high pay.Cons: The interview process is a bit tedious.
- 5.0Good Balance, Hate ReturnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 23, 2021Pros: Apple has good work-life balance.Cons: Forcing employees back into the office.
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