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      Apple Software Developer reviews

      4.4

      86% would recommend to a friend

      (1,816 total reviews)
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      Tim Cook

      93% approve of CEO

      81% positive business outlook

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      Software Developer employees have rated Apple with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,816 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Apple is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      2K reviews
      4.0
      Jun 17, 2008

      Apple is a great place to work, but salaries don't reflect the success the company has had in recent years.

      Software engineer
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      Pros

      You get to work alongside some of the brightest, most energetic people in the industry in an environment where creativity is encouraged. Apple really knows how to hire. You can feel proud of what your company does and the products it creates. You get the feeling of working for a startup within a large, established company.

      Cons

      Compensation is well below industry standard. No stock options unless you're management level or greater. Profit sharing is apparently non-existent. Even though the company is doing well, you don't get to take some of that success home with you. If you're not directly working on a major product, it's very easy to feel unappreciated.

      3.0
      Jun 16, 2008

      Great senior management, but culture of overwork

      Software engineer
      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

      Great place to work and play

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      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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