Software Engineering Intern Interview Experience - Cupertino, California
December 20, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process was alright.
I applied, and Apple reached out to set up a 45-minute interview, which included behavioral and technical questions.
I answered everything correctly, but I did not get the job.
Questions
It was mostly behavioral questions and one easy technical (programming) question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineering Intern role in Cupertino, California.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in Cupertino, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive83%
Neutral17%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineering Intern interview process in Cupertino, California.
Apple Work Experiences
5.0
Lots to learn, unique and interesting work
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
October 13, 2025
Pros: 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.
5.0
Autonomous But Stressful Experience
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
September 29, 2025
Pros: - Decent amount of autonomy.
Cons: A stressful experience at times.
5.0
Met Great People, Little Coding
Software Engineering Intern • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
May 6, 2025
Pros: - Lots of other interns and people to meet.
- Good work-life balance.
Cons: Didn't write much code.
- 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.
- 5.0Autonomous But Stressful ExperienceSoftware Engineering Intern • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 29, 2025Pros: - Decent amount of autonomy.Cons: A stressful experience at times.
- 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.
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