Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
Process
For the internship, there was no phone screening. I was simply brought in for two thirty-minute interviews with managers on the team.
The first asked me about items on my resume to get a feel for my knowledge. The second came right in, drew a UI on the whiteboard, explained what it should do, and asked me to design the software. It was pretty open-ended.
Afterwards, they walked me out, and that was it.
All I can say is be prepared to answer underlying design questions.
Questions
Given a GUI design on a whiteboard, how would you design this software?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineering Intern role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in Cupertino, California is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineering Intern interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
- 5.0Lots to learn, unique and interesting workSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2025Pros: They give you project ownership; you get to learn a tremendous amount on the job.Cons: Pacing can be somewhat slow, a bit hard to reach out for significant help.
- 5.0Met Great People, Little CodingSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesMay 6, 2025Pros: - Lots of other interns and people to meet. - Good work-life balance.Cons: Didn't write much code.
- 5.0Autonomous But Stressful ExperienceSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 29, 2025Pros: - Decent amount of autonomy.Cons: A stressful experience at times.
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