Process
This was a typical SWE intern interview.
It included:
- Data structures questions
- Behavioral questions
- Explaining your background and interests
- Talking with managers and other engineers
Nothing too tricky, and it was a pretty straightforward process. It was quite simple to go through compared to most other tech companies.
Questions
Describe a time something went wrong in a group and how you recovered.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 83 interview experiences for the Apple Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
28%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral28%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Apple's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Hard to describe
Machine Learning Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
October 29, 2021
Pros: A lot of resources.
Challenging tasks.
Cons: Really messy codebase.
Limited mentorship.
5.0
Overall, a great company for contractors as well
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 3, 2021
Pros: This workspace is better than other companies' for contractors.
Cons: Limited food court for breakfast and lunch.
5.0
This is a great job
Software Developer Intern • Former Employee
Capetowne, Maryland, United States
June 14, 2025
Pros: Went in a hurry to another job.
Cons: Hard to keep up because of late hours.
- 4.0Hard to describeMachine Learning Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesOctober 29, 2021Pros: A lot of resources. Challenging tasks.Cons: Really messy codebase. Limited mentorship.
- 5.0Overall, a great company for contractors as wellSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 3, 2021Pros: This workspace is better than other companies' for contractors.Cons: Limited food court for breakfast and lunch.
- 5.0This is a great jobSoftware Developer Intern • Former EmployeeCapetowne, Maryland, United StatesJune 14, 2025Pros: Went in a hurry to another job.Cons: Hard to keep up because of late hours.
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