Process
Continuous 5 rounds in the same day, mostly technical on digital noise, EMI, and VLSI design basic concepts and tools. Also some MOSFET questions about NAND, NOR, delay, and MUX design. No coding for this interview.
Questions
What is the process flow of designing a chip in Innovus?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TSMC Physical Verification Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
TSMC's interview process for their Physical Verification Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TSMC's Physical Verification Engineer interview process in United States.
TSMC Work Experiences
4.0
A huge company keeps growing, yet every employee works as a tiny screw
Engineer • Current Employee
Taichung
August 29, 2014
Pros: Huge company, big challenge of coordinating stuff, learning from doing. Salary is above normal.
Cons: Time wasting through negotiation between different sections, doing none of the little benefit work. This takes too much time from your life.
3.0
Good salary and nice colleagues
Process & Equipment Engineer • Former Employee
Tainan
November 30, 2025
Pros: Salary is good in Taiwan compared to other technology companies. You can get a full bonus after 3 years of working here. If you want to buy a house or have debt, this is an ideal workplace for you.
Cons: No work-life balance here. Being on call 24/7 is required. You need to be ready for work at any time, even at midnight. If you are not lucky or you can't fix an issue via phone call, you need to go back to the company immediately.
5.0
A good place to train your ability
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hsinchu
May 23, 2023
Pros: High salaries and good colleges work together.
Cons: High pressure and working overtime. Can't find work-life balance.
- 4.0A huge company keeps growing, yet every employee works as a tiny screwEngineer • Current EmployeeTaichungAugust 29, 2014Pros: Huge company, big challenge of coordinating stuff, learning from doing. Salary is above normal.Cons: Time wasting through negotiation between different sections, doing none of the little benefit work. This takes too much time from your life.
- 3.0Good salary and nice colleaguesProcess & Equipment Engineer • Former EmployeeTainanNovember 30, 2025Pros: Salary is good in Taiwan compared to other technology companies. You can get a full bonus after 3 years of working here. If you want to buy a house or have debt, this is an ideal workplace for you.Cons: No work-life balance here. Being on call 24/7 is required. You need to be ready for work at any time, even at midnight. If you are not lucky or you can't fix an issue via phone call, you need to go back to the company immediately.
- 5.0A good place to train your abilitySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHsinchuMay 23, 2023Pros: High salaries and good colleges work together.Cons: High pressure and working overtime. Can't find work-life balance.
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