Process
Two phone interviews, each an hour, then an onsite. Lunch break with a manager. Four rounds, about an hour each. Lots of tree questions. I did not get any system design questions, just mostly LeetCode ones.
Questions
Explain a previous project you worked on at a high level.
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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, Bad Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
January 4, 2017
Pros: Interesting projects, cutting-edge technologies, good exposure, direct access to managers.
Cons: Poor project management, tight deadlines.
3.0
Good Location, Stale Environment
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 19, 2018
Pros: Nice benefits.
Some friendly colleagues.
Nice location.
Cons: Environment can become stale.
Management can micromanage too much.
3.0
Strong branding, limited employee development
Software Engineer • Former Employee
January 23, 2021
Pros: Strong company branding, good for your resume.
Cons: Limited employee development, limited information exposure.
- 4.0Cool Tech, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJanuary 4, 2017Pros: Interesting projects, cutting-edge technologies, good exposure, direct access to managers.Cons: Poor project management, tight deadlines.
- 3.0Good Location, Stale EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 19, 2018Pros: Nice benefits. Some friendly colleagues. Nice location.Cons: Environment can become stale. Management can micromanage too much.
- 3.0Strong branding, limited employee developmentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 23, 2021Pros: Strong company branding, good for your resume.Cons: Limited employee development, limited information exposure.
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