I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lam Research (Fremont, CA) in Jan 2025
Interview
The interview process began with a 30-minute phone screen, followed by a half-day onsite interview consisting of multiple 30-minute sessions with individual managers. The process concluded with an additional remote interview with senior management.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about the technical details and underlying physics of my academic research, particularly how my work translates to real-world applications and how deeply I understand the process fundamentals.
Generic interview with some technical questions asked to understand the capability of the candidate. Quite an impressive interview and reasonable questions asked. Good place to begin the career. Good, excellent, best
I had one presentation in the beginning, and then my schedule was followed by 2 panels and 2 one on one interviews and then 2 panels. Overall, it was quite smooth and the panel members were very welcoming.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if your project has already passed the deadline?
A 90-minute panel interview that combines both technical and behavioral questions, designed to thoroughly assess not only your understanding of core concepts but also your ability to apply them in real-world scenarios. The technical portion focuses on evaluating your depth of knowledge in relevant processes, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with tools, methodologies, and industry practices. You may be asked to walk through specific projects, explain decision-making processes, or troubleshoot hypothetical situations to demonstrate your hands-on experience and critical thinking.