Process
Referred to Apple and went directly to a technical interview.
The interviewer did not wear a headset or headphones. He spoke directly into the microphone on his Mac/laptop. His voice was not clear, and the questions were not explained well either.
Questions
Given a 2D array, build a class that has a pointer that moves around the array.
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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
Everything Good, No Cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
January 11, 2023
Pros: Everything was very, very good.
Cons: I had not found them.
5.0
Great Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
May 23, 2025
Pros: Good work and life balance.
Cons: Lower salary compared to the same level.
5.0
Great Pay, Terrible Employer
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 18, 2021
Pros: Good salary. Good salary. Good salary.
Cons: Bad employer. Bad employer. Bad employer.
- 4.0Everything Good, No ConsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJanuary 11, 2023Pros: Everything was very, very good.Cons: I had not found them.
- 5.0Great Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesMay 23, 2025Pros: Good work and life balance.Cons: Lower salary compared to the same level.
- 5.0Great Pay, Terrible EmployerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 18, 2021Pros: Good salary. Good salary. Good salary.Cons: Bad employer. Bad employer. Bad employer.
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