Applied Materials Interview experience
I was interviewed for Software Engineer position L2/L3 at Applied Materials. After going through three on-site interviews, the fourth one was with their contractor HR. She asked me the range and I did not answer and mentioned that I would prefer AMAT to get me a range if they would like to extend an offer. Five minutes later I get a call from HR again mentioning the range 120-130k and asking me if I will be okay. I denied as I have a current offer higher than what they mentioned. My point is why clarifying the range and basics was not part of first round even before having scheduled three on sites. Wasting a candidate’s time as well as the people interviewing. Has anyone gone through similar. #interview #semiconductor
Yes.. thats typical applied.. they wont tell u range majority of time even for experienced roles..
Anyway they pay peanuts so why bother asking for a range
Don’t waste your time with this company. They pay 🥜 and have no WLB
Is this for bay area!?!? That is peanuts if so
Yes for Santa Clara location
Ay dios mio! That is insane
Is this total compensation or just the base also austin or bay area?
Bay Area and just the base. The recruiter had no courtesy to even ask my current offer and be able to try to match. 😅 she straight away mentioned thank you and we will keep you posted for future roles 🤷♂️ who would want to consider future roles after thai experience.
Man i am sorry you had that experience but I think it is for good because Applied Materials is not a great company to work for and you are much better off applying for other companies. Do you know what the total compensation was for this position?
What is your YOE? I am a hardware engineer but wok with sw engineers closely. The senior ones make much better money and it's perfect place if you don't want your ass kicked; software is a support role at Applied and not core business, so you won't have be on call ever like in a typical software company. Anyway below E4 it's just cheap labor.
How is your work life balance? Heard there is a lot of micromanagement is that true?
My YOE is 5.
It's a cheap company anyway, don't even bother 😂