ASML Software Engineer interview experience

The recruiter interactions were my first real signal, and they didn’t feel aligned with what the role actually required. In my conversations, the recruiters seemed to focus on ticking boxes and pushing me to name a salary number rather than understanding my background or motivation.

One screening call felt especially transactional, like they were trying to get the compensation conversation out of the way immediately instead of building context. Even though the recruiter I spoke with was professional in tone and I got time to ask a couple questions, the discussion centered heavily on the