Apple offers many different career opportunities, including engineers, coders, designers, and retail staff.
CEO Tim Cook has said that the company looks for employees with specific characteristics who will thrive at Apple. Cook talked about the characteristics that strong hires at Apple share in a podcast interview hosted by Dua Lipa.
"It's an incredible feeling to work with people that bring out the best in you, and fundamentally, we all believe that one plus one equals three," Cook said. "Your idea plus my idea is better than the individual ideas on their own."
Cook said in the interview that Apple hires people from "all walks of life," including those with and without college degrees. He also listed some other traits that help one find success at the tech company.
These include collaboration, curiosity, and creativity, Cook said. He also appreciates people who are team players and aren't afraid to ask questions.
Apple also has a strict code of secrecy that all employees are required to follow.
Is it hard to get hired at Apple?
Getting a job at Apple is very competitive, as the company looks for people with specific characteristics. Applicants are said to go through multiple rounds of interviews and assessments. Cook said that interviews are typically conducted by 10 to 12 people, so candidates are considered from different points of view.
Luis Abreau, a UX designer, described his job interview process, saying it included "3 screening calls, 5 FaceTime interviews, a trip to Cupertino for 5 two-person interviews lasting a whole day, and a lunch at the newest Cafe Macs." But, ultimately, he didn't get the job.
Can you work for Apple from home?
Remote work is possible at Apple. The company launched a hybrid work pilot in September 2022, which requires employees to return to the office three days a week, including Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a day determined by an employee's manager. Apple increased the number of work-from-home weeks from two to four.
Apple also has a "retail flex" program for retail employees, where they're assigned tasks in online sales, support, or customer service when working from home.
What are Apple salaries and perks?
Salaries at Apple vary depending on the job. Apple says its base pay is based on an employee's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Here are a couple of examples:
A data solutions software engineer based in Cupertino has a salary of $138,900 to $208,300.
A retail sales financial analyst based in Cupertino pays $105,200 to $158,100.
A retail manager job at an Apple store in Yonkers, New York pays $39.59 to $59.40 per hour.
The salary is part of a total compensation package, which includes employee stock programs, family medical and dental insurance, retirement benefits, education reimbursement, and discounted projects and services.
Other perks include donation matching, an on-site wellness center at Apple headquarters, and personal and professional development.
What is an Apple Support Advisor?
Apple Support Advisors are "customers' first point of contact," according to the company. They connect directly with consumers to answer their questions about products and services and offer tech support. Advisors receive regular coaching and mentoring to learn new skills, which helps them move into leadership roles or transition to other roles at Apple.
Does Apple help with education?
Apple reimburses employees for certain educational expenses, including tuition. Apple offers tuition reimbursement of around $5,000.
