Process
This was an iOS Engineer role. Basic questions on Swift were asked.
A basic LeetCode question on hashmaps was presented. I was not impressed by the engineer's knowledge. Working in FAANG does not necessarily mean you will work with smart people.
Questions
iOS Hashmap Questions
Swift 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
4.0
Amazing experience, great products, fast-paced, high pressure but very rewarding
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
August 18, 2012
Pros: Getting to work on the latest and greatest wireless gadgets, such as iPhones and iPads.
Getting the opportunity to work on the latest wireless technologies, including LTE, IMS, and SIP.
Opportunity to work with multiple groups of people, including QA, dev, product/project management, external vendors, hardware, and network operators.
Being able to build products that people love to use.
Cons: - Work/life balance is not there.
- Apple doesn't necessarily groom their employees to learn a specific skillset; they will simply hire someone who already has the skillset.
- There is no one to help you out initially, and it is extremely easy to get lost in all the confusion.
5.0
Super Fun, Zero Complaints
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
March 21, 2023
Pros: Awesome, Fun, Exciting, So Fun
Cons: Nothing is wrong with it
3.0
Cultural Highs, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Gatos, California, United States
December 12, 2023
Pros: Part of a cultural phenomenon. Work hard, play hard.
Cons: Long hours, especially if remote and in a different timezone.
- 4.0Amazing experience, great products, fast-paced, high pressure but very rewardingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesAugust 18, 2012Pros: Getting to work on the latest and greatest wireless gadgets, such as iPhones and iPads. Getting the opportunity to work on the latest wireless technologies, including LTE, IMS, and SIP. Opportunity to work with multiple groups of people, including QA, dev, product/project management, external vendors, hardware, and network operators. Being able to build products that people love to use.Cons: - Work/life balance is not there. - Apple doesn't necessarily groom their employees to learn a specific skillset; they will simply hire someone who already has the skillset. - There is no one to help you out initially, and it is extremely easy to get lost in all the confusion.
- 5.0Super Fun, Zero ComplaintsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesMarch 21, 2023Pros: Awesome, Fun, Exciting, So FunCons: Nothing is wrong with it
- 3.0Cultural Highs, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesDecember 12, 2023Pros: Part of a cultural phenomenon. Work hard, play hard.Cons: Long hours, especially if remote and in a different timezone.
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