Application Development Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
June 1, 2020
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Took too long in setting up the interview. First interview with the hiring manager was easy; followed by 5 rounds of interview and a research topic presentation. While the interview process was decent, the recruiter ghosted me after the interview.
Questions
Research - undergrad and grad
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the KLA Application Development Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
KLA's interview process for their Application Development Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for KLA's Application Development Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
KLA Work Experiences
5.0
Everything is good with a very positive atmosphere
Application Development Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California
July 5, 2026
Pros: Everything is good and awesome
Cons: Nothing to complain about very good atmosphere
3.0
Good growth opportunities but high travel demands
Application Development Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California
October 21, 2026
Pros: Good place to grow for entry level or whoever steps in to the semiconductor industry.
Senior level ppl are well experienced and willing to guide you and give support when needed.
Cons: High amount of travel, easy to feel isolated without a static base place.
Need to do lots of communication to go through logistics item, can't fully dedicate the time to develop technical skills which can help increase performance or customers engaging.
3.0
Good company
Application Development Engineer • Former Employee
August 8, 2024
Pros: Very organized, smart people, good benefits
Cons: No transparency, no creativity, no collaboration
- 5.0Everything is good with a very positive atmosphereApplication Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaJuly 5, 2026Pros: Everything is good and awesomeCons: Nothing to complain about very good atmosphere
- 3.0Good growth opportunities but high travel demandsApplication Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaOctober 21, 2026Pros: Good place to grow for entry level or whoever steps in to the semiconductor industry. Senior level ppl are well experienced and willing to guide you and give support when needed.Cons: High amount of travel, easy to feel isolated without a static base place. Need to do lots of communication to go through logistics item, can't fully dedicate the time to develop technical skills which can help increase performance or customers engaging.
- 3.0Good companyApplication Development Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 8, 2024Pros: Very organized, smart people, good benefitsCons: No transparency, no creativity, no collaboration
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