IT divisions are the same around the world
IT divisions are the same around the world
The massive scale challenges faced by the Apple IS&T division provide a great environment to elevate your skills. The IS&T model of using lots of low-skilled contractors can be a great way to learn how to manage teams and get things done with poor-quality tools.
The outsourcing model to contractors from the lowest-bidding vendors is more of a management drain than a benefit. The struggle to corral a horde of barely-competent people and get something accomplished is frustrating, and the overhead is plenty of waste.
Hire more smart employees and fire vast numbers of low-commodity contractors.
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Software Engineer IS&T
I applied through another source. The process took 5 months. I had 4 total rounds, where the interviewers were really helpful and nice. * First round is with the tech lead, where they ask you technical and behavioral questions. * The last 3 intervi
Senior Software Engineer
Multiple phone screens, then a full day on-site. Whiteboard coding and system design sessions were conducted with pairs of engineers, one of whom took the lead. The questions were fairly open-ended.
Software Engineer
The process is very straightforward and simple, with only three stages. 1. Phone talk 2. Coding interview and introduction for the team 3. Team online interview 4. On-campus interview At first, HR will give a phone call to understand your status, l
Software Engineer IS&T
Austin, Texas, United StatesApril 21, 2026I applied through another source. The process took 5 months. I had 4 total rounds, where the interviewers were really helpful and nice. * First round is with the tech lead, where they ask you technical and behavioral questions. * The last 3 intervi
Senior Software Engineer
Cupertino, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2019Multiple phone screens, then a full day on-site. Whiteboard coding and system design sessions were conducted with pairs of engineers, one of whom took the lead. The questions were fairly open-ended.
Software Engineer
Cupertino, California, United StatesSeptember 1, 2025The process is very straightforward and simple, with only three stages. 1. Phone talk 2. Coding interview and introduction for the team 3. Team online interview 4. On-campus interview At first, HR will give a phone call to understand your status, l
