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

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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5.0
Jan 14, 2026

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Pros

Strong engineering culture High code quality standards and thorough code reviews Opportunity to work on products used by millions of users Competitive compensation, bonuses, and stock options Stable company with long-term focus Clear team ownership and responsibilities Generally good work-life balance (team dependent)

Cons

Slow decision-making due to complex processes High level of bureaucracy Strong secrecy culture limits product context Limited autonomy for engineers with less than a year of experience Work is often incremental on large systems Some internal tools feel outdated Career progression can be slower compared to smaller companies

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