Great Pay, Poor Balance
Great Pay, Poor Balance
High salary compared to the local market.
Poor work-life balance High work pressure
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Principal Engineer
Visiting the office in Hsinchu because the fab in Kaohsiung hasn't been built yet. There is no compensation for transportation. What you did in your PhD doesn't need to be relevant. It's more about your personality and eagerness to work.
Principal Engineer
3 rounds with the department and 2 with HR. This included psychological assessments and offer bargaining. Overall, the interview was very relaxing and was more about understanding you. However, be aware of the job title, as the actual job can be mi
Principal Engineer
English (TOEIC) and character test. Interview with the manager, then an HR member. Hiring or not is mostly dependent on the manager's choice, but HR will advise if there are any concerns. Or you might need to interview with higher-level managers i
Principal Engineer
HsinchuJune 1, 2024Visiting the office in Hsinchu because the fab in Kaohsiung hasn't been built yet. There is no compensation for transportation. What you did in your PhD doesn't need to be relevant. It's more about your personality and eagerness to work.
Principal Engineer
TaiwanAugust 1, 20213 rounds with the department and 2 with HR. This included psychological assessments and offer bargaining. Overall, the interview was very relaxing and was more about understanding you. However, be aware of the job title, as the actual job can be mi
Principal Engineer
October 27, 2012English (TOEIC) and character test. Interview with the manager, then an HR member. Hiring or not is mostly dependent on the manager's choice, but HR will advise if there are any concerns. Or you might need to interview with higher-level managers i
