Applications Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Onsite after one phone interview. There were five interviewers, 30 min with each one. And there is a skill test, which is an image processing problem. The interviews are mixed with IQ test and behavior questions, and they want learn about your personality and interpersonal skills since they are looking for applications engineer instead of researcher.
Questions
What if you can not figure out the problem when you are sent to solve our customer's device?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the KLA Applications Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
KLA's interview process for their Applications Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for KLA's Applications Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
KLA Work Experiences
- 3.0It can be betterApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJune 27, 2008Pros: You will work on new technology with a market leader, and a relatively flexible schedule is possible.Cons: Long hours is normal; irregular working hours; A lot of international travel in economy class; and no travel compensation Lack of information/technology sharing within; Some arrogant and ignorant managers; No appreciation of engineer's work
- 2.0Used to be a great place to work, but "it's just a job now"; Has potential, but needs encouragement, etc....Applications Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaSeptember 21, 2008Pros: New products every 1-2 years; Good technical learning; As lead indicator of world wide economy, it's sort of fun to see the upswings and downswings earlier than other people!Cons: Lack of recognition; Groups/Divisions are slow to react; Sometimes lack of focus and rigor on some people's part is frustrating for the rest who are trying to accomplish the best under the circumstances.
- 4.0Application DevelopmentApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaOctober 1, 2019Pros: Best company if you want to travel around the world.Cons: You may have given up on your personal time.
