Too much corporate politics - Anonymous employee Applied Materials Employee Review

2.0
Jul 9, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The chance to meet some great people. The pay is great. Chance to work from home when needed.

Cons

Corporate politics plays a big part in the company. You can't trust anyone for everyone is out for themselves and will stab you in the back when they get a chance. No career development, growth or advancement.

Explore other reviews about Applied Materials

5.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendliness Stock Purchase Benefits Culture Development

Cons

Hours Schedule Flexibility Relocation Salary

4.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong place to start your career. If you do the Fusion Program you will learn a lot. Good training and benefits. Amazing Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Coworkers are smart and grounded people.

Cons

Stingy with salary, raises, and promotions. The engineer roles are broken up into Jr and Senior so the title progression goes Engineer I, I Sr, II, II Sr, etc which slows career progression and pay. Only the CA office gets extra pay due to the expense of living there, even if the MA office is expensive.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All