Application Development Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
November 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First round is interview with hiring manager. Second round is tech presentation followed by 3 1-on-1. Mostly about research and internship. Also asked behavioral questions. Interviewers are generally friendly. Technical questions are not hard.
Questions
Personal experience that relates to semiconductor industry
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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
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.
4.0
Overall it's a good enviroment for the entry-level engineer to start your career
Application Development Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California
January 7, 2024
Pros: Managers are considerable and easy to communicate.
Pay is above average in the industry,
If you work harder you get paid for that. Fair enough.
Friendly for the entry-level engineer.
Cons: Job grade and promotion is very conservative.
Work life balance is not that good but acceptable.
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
- 3.0Good 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.
- 4.0Overall it's a good enviroment for the entry-level engineer to start your careerApplication Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaJanuary 7, 2024Pros: Managers are considerable and easy to communicate. Pay is above average in the industry, If you work harder you get paid for that. Fair enough. Friendly for the entry-level engineer.Cons: Job grade and promotion is very conservative. Work life balance is not that good but acceptable.
- 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
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