Process
Through a headhunter’s introduction, I went through two rounds of interviews with the hiring company. This included a video interview and an on-site English and personality test in Hsinchu, which took about a little over a month in total.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TSMC Senior Software Engineer role in Hsinchu.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TSMC's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Hsinchu is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TSMC's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Hsinchu.
TSMC Work Experiences
2.0
Poor Culture, No Vision
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hsinchu, Taiwan
April 13, 2025
Pros: DO NOT COME HERE, SAVE YOUR LIFE
Cons: The work culture is very poor.
It's bureaucratic, and the managers lack vision.
The bonus allocation is disproportionately high, which results in employees who flatter their superiors earning higher salaries.
1.0
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Arizona City, Arizona, United States
September 14, 2023
Pros: Not recommended to work here.
Cons: All the things need to follow HQ.
1.0
TSMC is a mafia
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 17, 2023
Pros: More money and more money
Cons: More stress and no life
- 2.0Poor Culture, No VisionSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHsinchu, TaiwanApril 13, 2025Pros: DO NOT COME HERE, SAVE YOUR LIFECons: The work culture is very poor. It's bureaucratic, and the managers lack vision. The bonus allocation is disproportionately high, which results in employees who flatter their superiors earning higher salaries.
- 1.0Senior Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeArizona City, Arizona, United StatesSeptember 14, 2023Pros: Not recommended to work here.Cons: All the things need to follow HQ.
- 1.0TSMC is a mafiaSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 17, 2023Pros: More money and more moneyCons: More stress and no life
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