Process
First round consisted of a written test that had general aptitude questions and a case study. Second round was GD. People shortlisted in GD had to undergo a few rounds of interview (both technical and HR).
Finally, the candidates are asked to give a presentation (preferably UG or PG project) and explain about their role in it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 51 interview experiences for the KLA Applications Development Engineer role.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
KLA's interview process for their Applications Development Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive47%
Neutral43%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for KLA's Applications Development Engineer interview process.
KLA Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to start your career if you love technology and semiconductor industry
Applications Development Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, India
September 18, 2019
Pros: Ample exposure given to engineers through travel to top tier customer sites within the first year Eg; Samsung, Intel, TSMC etc.
Customer facing environment enables technical and interpersonal skill development under high pressure.
Cons: Travel can be too much at times - sometimes even 90% of the year is spent travelling to foreign countries with language and food barriers.
Work life balance can be pretty bad at times of high pressure tool evaluations.
5.0
Applications Development Engineer
Applications Development Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, India
June 1, 2019
Pros: Great place to work, good learning and exposure, flexible timings,
Cons: The food court is expensive.
3.0
Amazing work culture with huge learning opportunity but unique nature of job
Applications Development Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, India
May 16, 2016
Pros: Amazing work culture
Good learning opportunity
Onsite support starts in very first year
Nice customer interaction
Travel compensation is nice
Good opportunity to move across multiple roles but takes very long time
Will get high responsibilities just after one year of working
Cons: Average salary. Also hikes for apps engg are not good.
Unique type of job. If you are looking for long term travelling then this is perfect job for you.
Takes long time to get promoted
Chennai, Only one office in India.
Very difficult to move in India due to unique type of the job.
- 4.0Great place to start your career if you love technology and semiconductor industryApplications Development Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaSeptember 18, 2019Pros: Ample exposure given to engineers through travel to top tier customer sites within the first year Eg; Samsung, Intel, TSMC etc. Customer facing environment enables technical and interpersonal skill development under high pressure.Cons: Travel can be too much at times - sometimes even 90% of the year is spent travelling to foreign countries with language and food barriers. Work life balance can be pretty bad at times of high pressure tool evaluations.
- 5.0Applications Development EngineerApplications Development Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaJune 1, 2019Pros: Great place to work, good learning and exposure, flexible timings,Cons: The food court is expensive.
- 3.0Amazing work culture with huge learning opportunity but unique nature of jobApplications Development Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaMay 16, 2016Pros: Amazing work culture Good learning opportunity Onsite support starts in very first year Nice customer interaction Travel compensation is nice Good opportunity to move across multiple roles but takes very long time Will get high responsibilities just after one year of workingCons: Average salary. Also hikes for apps engg are not good. Unique type of job. If you are looking for long term travelling then this is perfect job for you. Takes long time to get promoted Chennai, Only one office in India. Very difficult to move in India due to unique type of the job.
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