Process
In the phone screen, they asked a Java question, a medium-difficulty LeetCode question, and a puzzle question.
In the onsite interview, they asked medium-to-hard LeetCode questions only:
- Coin Change 2
- Insert Interval
- Sudoku Solver
Each LeetCode question needed to be solved within 30 minutes.
Questions
They asked about a Sudoku solver LeetCode problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 595 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral28%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Cool Tech, Tough Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
July 16, 2024
Pros: Nice products, innovative projects, cutting-edge tech.
Cons: Poor work-life balance most of the year.
5.0
Great Team, Leadership Distant
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 23, 2025
Pros: I like my colleagues and good WLB.
Cons: It might be hard to impress leadership, since most leadership is based in Cupertino.
4.0
Good environment in office
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
February 28, 2022
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Low salary and expensive kitchen items.
- 4.0Cool Tech, Tough BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 16, 2024Pros: Nice products, innovative projects, cutting-edge tech.Cons: Poor work-life balance most of the year.
- 5.0Great Team, Leadership DistantSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 23, 2025Pros: I like my colleagues and good WLB.Cons: It might be hard to impress leadership, since most leadership is based in Cupertino.
- 4.0Good environment in officeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesFebruary 28, 2022Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Low salary and expensive kitchen items.
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