Process
I had a phone interview where we discussed my portfolio projects extensively. The manager seemed pleasant, but he was upfront about the overwhelming number of overqualified candidates, stating there was only room to hire one person.
Questions
Asked some technical 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 Pay, Great People
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Israel, Israel
September 6, 2025
Pros: money, RSU, people, manager, location, and parking.
Cons: I actually don't see any cons that I can say.
3.0
Challenging Work, Work-life Balance Hit
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
July 29, 2015
Pros: The work here is multi-dimensional and challenging. Extremely talented people and the hardware know-how is unmatched.
Cons: Work-life balance takes a hit at times, especially close to release.
5.0
Great Facilities, No Cons
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 14, 2024
Pros: Excellent facilities provided by them.
Cons: I don't think of any cons.
- 5.0Great Pay, Great PeopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIsrael, IsraelSeptember 6, 2025Pros: money, RSU, people, manager, location, and parking.Cons: I actually don't see any cons that I can say.
- 3.0Challenging Work, Work-life Balance HitSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 29, 2015Pros: The work here is multi-dimensional and challenging. Extremely talented people and the hardware know-how is unmatched.Cons: Work-life balance takes a hit at times, especially close to release.
- 5.0Great Facilities, No ConsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 14, 2024Pros: Excellent facilities provided by them.Cons: I don't think of any cons.
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