Pros: The salary is decent compared to small companies.

Cons: Increment is very slow. HR knows nothing but intends to have control and tries to stop incoming new hires with reasonable salaries. It is like their KPI or something to lower everyone's salary.

Pros: Good team. Good co-workers. Opportunity to learn.

Cons: Less salary compensation, no opportunity for growth.

Pros: Unlimited PTO, and that’s about it.

Cons: I used to work at Applied Materials as a Manufacturing Engineer and was excited to join such a large, well-known company. Unfortunately, my experience was far from positive. Despite consistently meeting performance expectations and being genuinely committed to my role, I was laid off without meaningful warning or support. The company talks a lot about innovation and employee value, but in practice it feels like you’re just a number. Decisions seem heavily driven by short-term financial optics rather than investing in skilled people who make long-term impact. The layoff process was impersonal, and I left feeling undervalued and disappointed. On top of that, the work environment is often bureaucratic, and communication from leadership down to the teams is inconsistent. It’s hard to feel secure or truly part of the organization when priorities shift quickly and people are let go with little consideration. Overall, I would caution anyone considering a role here to weigh the risks. The brand name is impressive, but don’t expect loyalty or stability and be prepared for sudden organizational changes that could impact your career.