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Poor management and constant layoffs create a toxic environment

Applications Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at KLA for 1 year
August 25, 2026
Malta, New York
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

There are none that I can think of.

Cons

There was micromanaging, poor management, and layoffs, layoffs, and layoffs.

Advice to Management

I had a very negative experience with my former manager.

The management style was extremely micromanaging. I had as many as three 1:1 meetings with my manager in a single week, but many of these meetings had little substantive content or actionable guidance. Rather than helping me become more independent and effective in my role, the level of oversight often felt excessive and unproductive.

More seriously, I did not feel that the risks surrounding my immigration/work authorization situation were communicated to me transparently. Based on the information I was given at the time, I did not understand the extent of the risk to my employment until it was too late. I was ultimately laid off only seven months after joining the company.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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