Great benefits in toxic environment - Principal Software Engineer ASML Employee Review

2.0
Nov 15, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary and holidays are great. Campus is convenient. Product has always been the unique selling point for true engineers.

Cons

Past years a lot of incompetent people were promoted also to higher management positions. Powerplay and growing their kingdoms has become an objective trumping company and customer value even. Micromanaging without any strategic vision and selective (ab)use of data to report out makes for a very toxic environment where management cliques promote each other.

Explore other reviews about ASML

5.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Challenging and interesting Good colleagues Job growth opportunities Solid training ESPP bonus

Cons

Some travel required, sometimes to other sites ESPP not as good as others in industry Stock options not available

4.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Professional Development: ASML offers great benefits, including tuition reimbursement and strong career growth paths for those who are proactive. It’s a fantastic place to build a resume and learn high-demand technical skills.  Talented Colleagues: You are surrounded by very smart, dedicated people. The collaborative nature of the engineering and manufacturing teams makes solving complex, "impossible" problems possible.

Cons

Management Consistency: Like many large organizations, your experience can be heavily dependent on your specific team or manager. While many departments are excellent, others can feel the weight of high-pressure deadlines and micromanagement. Bureaucracy: As the company has expanded, it has become more corporate. Be prepared for a high volume of meetings and a need to navigate internal processes to get things done.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All