Principal Engineer Interview Experience - United States
October 1, 2021
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The second engineer who interviewed me was obnoxious and condescending. I believe I would rather slide naked down a hill of broken glass than work for a company that employs such people.
Questions
The interviewer was obnoxious and condescending. I would rather slide naked down a hill of broken glass than work for a company that employs such people.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the AMD Principal Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
AMD's interview process for their Principal Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for AMD's Principal Engineer interview process in United States.
AMD Work Experiences
4.0
Good Tech, Great Environment
Principal Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 26, 2025
Pros: Good technical company.
Great work environment.
Cons: Focused only on a specific domain.
4.0
Great Pay, Micromanaged Work
Principal Engineer • Current Employee
August 21, 2023
Pros: Good benefits, good salary, RSU.
Cons: Competitive and with a lot of micromanagement.
4.0
Reasonable place to work.
Principal Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 9, 2023
Pros: Executive leadership had a handle on headcount growth and perk inflation. As a result, no major layoffs are planned in this downturn, nor is there a perk clawback.
Cons: Keeps expense growth on a tight leash, so perks, salaries, etc., are lower than in similar companies.
- 4.0Good Tech, Great EnvironmentPrincipal Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 26, 2025Pros: Good technical company. Great work environment.Cons: Focused only on a specific domain.
- 4.0Great Pay, Micromanaged WorkPrincipal Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 21, 2023Pros: Good benefits, good salary, RSU.Cons: Competitive and with a lot of micromanagement.
- 4.0Reasonable place to work.Principal Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 9, 2023Pros: Executive leadership had a handle on headcount growth and perk inflation. As a result, no major layoffs are planned in this downturn, nor is there a perk clawback.Cons: Keeps expense growth on a tight leash, so perks, salaries, etc., are lower than in similar companies.
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