Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
December 1, 2010
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
My background was in EE. Interviewed for software engr. One of the interviewer said position for software engr and looked at my resume few times and left. Supposed to meet with 6 people but had interview with only 4.
Questions
Explained how they acquire images
Programming
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the KLA Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
KLA's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral0%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for KLA's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
KLA Work Experiences
5.0
Nice place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California
February 3, 2022
Pros: The people were friendly to work with.
Cons: More product focused and sometimes engineering takes a backseat.
5.0
Great company! Greet WLB!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California
February 22, 2026
Pros: Great company! Great WLB! Hope to work here one day again.
Cons: There was no return offer. The pay was medium.
5.0
freedom
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Ann Arbor, Michigan
January 2, 2021
Pros: Work location is a small quiet city.
Cons: Lower salary compared to peer PhD graduates
- 5.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaFebruary 3, 2022Pros: The people were friendly to work with.Cons: More product focused and sometimes engineering takes a backseat.
- 5.0Great company! Greet WLB!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaFebruary 22, 2026Pros: Great company! Great WLB! Hope to work here one day again.Cons: There was no return offer. The pay was medium.
- 5.0freedomSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAnn Arbor, MichiganJanuary 2, 2021Pros: Work location is a small quiet city.Cons: Lower salary compared to peer PhD graduates
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