Apple Software Engineer reviews

4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,809 total reviews)
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95% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Software Engineer employees have rated Apple with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,809 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Apple is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0
Jun 16, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone there is very competent -- no one coasts. The senior management is extremely capable, and the company is completely focused on everything making a profit, sometimes to a fault. The food at the cafeteria is reasonably good. The best thing about the company is its dedication to making great products (that may sound like I'm regurgitating "the kool aid", but it's the truth); the company focuses on making things as good as they can be (while still eventually shipping a product). Lastly, the benefits are pretty great: the health plan includes dental and vision, and there's a stock purchase plan for employees.

Cons

As above, there is extremely little R&D, if that is your interest. Also from above, every part of the company makes a profit *including the cafeteria*. This is not a company likely to get a free menu (like at several other Silicon Valley companies). Additionally, the culture of overwork pervades Apple as it does many Bay Area technology companies. I have many friends there that can not be relied on to be available on weekends. Lastly, Cupertino is not a particularly fun place to spend time. It's by far the most suburban and sprawl-y of the cities and towns in the Valley.

4.0
Jun 11, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

challenge and sense of accomplishment. Is it a joy to get up and work everyday because you know that everything you make will be used and adored by the consumer. The atmosphere at campus is also awesome with a great court yard and cafeteria. The location, at the heart of silicon valley is also a great bonus as it allows year round outdoors activities. Coworkers are generally very smart and hardworking but of course there are always lazy bums at both the engineering and mid level engineering managers. The greatest thing I think is to be able to wakeup and go to a wonderful place to work and be appreciated.

Cons

work hours can last too long

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