Software developers at Apple typically work standard full-time hours (around 40/week), but this varies by team, often involving busy periods (45-55+ hrs/wk) with crunch times for product launches, requiring a strong commitment with potential for high intensity but also good work-life balance opportunities if on a good team, with some reviews noting 70+ hour weeks and others reporting average workloads, depending heavily on the specific group and management

The average tenure for software engineers at Apple is relatively short, often cited around 1.9 to 2 years, though this varies by source and role, with some data suggesting overall tech roles hover around 3 years, highlighting a dynamic environment compared to longer-tenured engineering firms