Process
I was asked the standard questions about why I am interested in the position and to give an overview of my background.
I was then given a technical coding problem and asked to solve virtually using a text editor.
Questions
Standard questions about my background. I was also asked to solve a coding problem during the interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the KLA Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
KLA's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral38%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for KLA's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
KLA Work Experiences
3.0
Software Engineer
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Milpitas, California
August 1, 2015
Pros: It is an interesting industry and work for the optical technologies and image processing.
Cons: Does not put enough efforts on the innovation and people
1.0
Good teammates bad management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, India
June 30, 2021
Pros: Team members are genuinely nice,
Good for freshers
Cons: Finance team is completely useless. You have to keep reminding them about your expense report claims. Some claims take months to process.
Technology stack is very old.
2.0
Good place to work.
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, India
March 6, 2022
Pros: There are a lot of learnings if you have interest in the semiconductor domain.
The company offers good perks and benefits, and a decent salary.
Cons: There is no work life balance at all.
The tech stack is very old.
- 3.0Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaAugust 1, 2015Pros: It is an interesting industry and work for the optical technologies and image processing.Cons: Does not put enough efforts on the innovation and people
- 1.0Good teammates bad managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaJune 30, 2021Pros: Team members are genuinely nice, Good for freshersCons: Finance team is completely useless. You have to keep reminding them about your expense report claims. Some claims take months to process. Technology stack is very old.
- 2.0Good place to work.Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaMarch 6, 2022Pros: There are a lot of learnings if you have interest in the semiconductor domain. The company offers good perks and benefits, and a decent salary.Cons: There is no work life balance at all. The tech stack is very old.
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