Process
Phone Interview: 10 minutes for resume and then two simple coding questions in C. The problem is equivalent to easy problems on LeetCode, and I solved it without too much thinking.
Questions
Matrix multiplication
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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
Great products, low salary, long work hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
June 24, 2008
Pros: Apple has some great products to work on. Most of the engineers are very talented and passionate about their work. There are many opportunities to learn from other developers. Since there are so few developers, each one holds a huge responsibility, so there is some pride in ownership. You will not be a "Cog," though you may be treated like one.
Cons: Apple pays a low salary relative to the same job at other companies.
Engineers work very long hours with very little to no reward. Weekend work is assumed for months at a time.
Often the management takes no account for the engineering staff or time required to complete a project when picking a release date.
1.0
Not for free thinkers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
July 9, 2023
Pros: I won't recommend unless you just want to build a resume.
Cons: Less work while innovation is only allowed for top management and board members.
5.0
Respectful, Low Stress, Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Paris, Île-de-France, France
February 16, 2022
Pros: Respect is the most important thing for Apple.
Cons: Not very stressful and very good.
- 4.0Great products, low salary, long work hoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJune 24, 2008Pros: Apple has some great products to work on. Most of the engineers are very talented and passionate about their work. There are many opportunities to learn from other developers. Since there are so few developers, each one holds a huge responsibility, so there is some pride in ownership. You will not be a "Cog," though you may be treated like one.Cons: Apple pays a low salary relative to the same job at other companies. Engineers work very long hours with very little to no reward. Weekend work is assumed for months at a time. Often the management takes no account for the engineering staff or time required to complete a project when picking a release date.
- 1.0Not for free thinkersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2023Pros: I won't recommend unless you just want to build a resume.Cons: Less work while innovation is only allowed for top management and board members.
- 5.0Respectful, Low Stress, GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeParis, Île-de-France, FranceFebruary 16, 2022Pros: Respect is the most important thing for Apple.Cons: Not very stressful and very good.
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