Process
This was a great interview, and I was happy with how it went. Overall, the questions were fairly easy.
I decided to take another position at another place, however, but this seemed like a good place to work at.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Apple Test Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Apple's interview process for their Test Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral15%
Negative38%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Apple's Test Engineer interview process in United States.
Apple Work Experiences
4.0
Supposedly Dream Job, but Surprisingly Low Pay
Test Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
November 5, 2025
Pros: Contractor at Apple is relatively low stress and low expectations. Very slow, slow days but extremely busy, busy days. Lots of time to yourself.
Cons: Second-class citizen, highly replaceable, not taken seriously. Everyone is looking for future opportunities.
2.0
Not a lot of potential in this work
Test Engineer • Current Employee
Cupertino, California, United States
September 18, 2025
Pros: Mediocre pay, no weekend work, no overtime.
Cons: You don't learn anything: no technical skill, no business insight, no nothing. You are constantly reminded that you are a cog in the machine, who does and only does certain work without thinking too much.
Also, development & management tech is so outdated in the hardware department.
4.0
Great Balance, Food Okay
Test Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 12, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is really great.
Cons: Food could be better, but still good.
- 4.0Supposedly Dream Job, but Surprisingly Low PayTest Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2025Pros: Contractor at Apple is relatively low stress and low expectations. Very slow, slow days but extremely busy, busy days. Lots of time to yourself.Cons: Second-class citizen, highly replaceable, not taken seriously. Everyone is looking for future opportunities.
- 2.0Not a lot of potential in this workTest Engineer • Current EmployeeCupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 18, 2025Pros: Mediocre pay, no weekend work, no overtime.Cons: You don't learn anything: no technical skill, no business insight, no nothing. You are constantly reminded that you are a cog in the machine, who does and only does certain work without thinking too much. Also, development & management tech is so outdated in the hardware department.
- 4.0Great Balance, Food OkayTest Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 12, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is really great.Cons: Food could be better, but still good.
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