Software Engineer (Swe II) Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
August 12, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 7 weeks.
- Phone call
- 1 Tech round
- Followed by 4 round interview loop:
- 2 tech/DSA + behavioral
- 1 System design + behavioral
- 1 Hiring Manager
Entire process took around 6-7 weeks.
Questions
Standard DSA with twists from NC 150, in-depth knowledge of System Design required
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Apple Software Engineer (Swe II) role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer (Swe II) roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer (Swe II) interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Awesome workplace, low pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
April 4, 2009
Pros: The atmosphere is simply amazing. Everyone is a "pretty person," and they're all very smart and fun to talk to.
You also get the added benefit of knowing you work for an amazing brand.
Cons: Low pay and relatively slow promotion.
5.0
Easy But Fun, Great Team
Machine Learning Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 2, 2022
Pros: WLB, interesting work, great team
Cons: Nothing much to say here. I guess the work was a little too easy.
5.0
Friendly Team, Needs Remote
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 23, 2022
Pros: Everyone is very friendly, wanting nothing but your success. Amazing employer. I have been with them for 3 years now.
Cons: Wish remote options were available.
- 4.0Awesome workplace, low paySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 4, 2009Pros: The atmosphere is simply amazing. Everyone is a "pretty person," and they're all very smart and fun to talk to. You also get the added benefit of knowing you work for an amazing brand.Cons: Low pay and relatively slow promotion.
- 5.0Easy But Fun, Great TeamMachine Learning Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 2, 2022Pros: WLB, interesting work, great teamCons: Nothing much to say here. I guess the work was a little too easy.
- 5.0Friendly Team, Needs RemoteSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 23, 2022Pros: Everyone is very friendly, wanting nothing but your success. Amazing employer. I have been with them for 3 years now.Cons: Wish remote options were available.
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