Process
Applied for the job on Apple.com. Got contacted by a recruiter and proceeded to two rounds of phone screening. Both of the interviewers are from the team that's hiring.
Questions
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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
5.0
Great culture and leadership, but juniors need more support
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Malmö, Skåne, Sweden
September 28, 2025
Pros: Apple is full of wonderful, talented people, and the technical leadership is inspiring. The company culture is strong, with a genuine focus on diversity, inclusion, and creating a neurodivergent-friendly workplace. Work/life balance is good, which makes it a sustainable place to grow long-term.
Cons: Things can feel a bit chaotic at times, with some organizational turbulence. There’s also an overreliance on contractors, which feels like a workaround to Swedish labor protections. Junior employees, in particular, don’t always receive enough coaching or mentorship, which unfortunately leads to burnout more often than it should.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 8, 2022
Pros: - Competitive pay
- Challenging work
- Lots of smart coworkers
Cons: Work/life balance can be a tossup depending on the team.
5.0
Perfect Place to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cork, Ireland
November 13, 2020
Pros: Salary and reputation, a lovely, charming city in a very good location.
Cons: Too many competitions, a stressful schedule, and no help.
- 5.0Great culture and leadership, but juniors need more supportSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMalmö, Skåne, SwedenSeptember 28, 2025Pros: Apple is full of wonderful, talented people, and the technical leadership is inspiring. The company culture is strong, with a genuine focus on diversity, inclusion, and creating a neurodivergent-friendly workplace. Work/life balance is good, which makes it a sustainable place to grow long-term.Cons: Things can feel a bit chaotic at times, with some organizational turbulence. There’s also an overreliance on contractors, which feels like a workaround to Swedish labor protections. Junior employees, in particular, don’t always receive enough coaching or mentorship, which unfortunately leads to burnout more often than it should.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 8, 2022Pros: - Competitive pay - Challenging work - Lots of smart coworkersCons: Work/life balance can be a tossup depending on the team.
- 5.0Perfect Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCork, IrelandNovember 13, 2020Pros: Salary and reputation, a lovely, charming city in a very good location.Cons: Too many competitions, a stressful schedule, and no help.
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