Process
I applied to the position with my resume. Then, a hiring manager contacted me via e-mail. After one Skype interview, I was invited to an on-site interview. These two interviews are technical ones with engineers. Once you pass the technical interview, the last process is with HR about more general things, such as your personality.
Questions
Can you explain your assignment in the past job and technical challenges?
What was the most difficult thing in the previous job, and how did you overcome it?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the TSMC Principal Engineer role in Hsinchu.
Success Rate
TSMC's interview process for their Principal Engineer roles in Hsinchu is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TSMC's Principal Engineer interview process in Hsinchu.
TSMC Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Pay, Long HoursPrincipal Engineer • Current EmployeeTainan, TaiwanOctober 27, 2025Pros: The salary is really sufficient.Cons: The working hours are very long.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tough BalancePrincipal Engineer • Current EmployeeTaichung, Taiwan, TaiwanOctober 18, 2025Pros: Good salary and the company has great prospects.Cons: It's hard to have a work-life balance.
- 4.0Great place to work overallPrincipal Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 10, 2025Pros: - Interesting work and positive impact - A lot of freedom and individual responsibility - Great colleaguesCons: - Minimal advancement opportunities - Pay a bit below average
