Lam Research Software Engineer interview experience

I went through three rounds with a mix of group members, managers, and senior directors. The vibe was generally comfortable, and I did get some casual conversation alongside the more formal parts.

Most of what I remember were behavioral questions and then a lot of background probing. The senior manager especially seemed to anchor on my past experience and then make the call on whether it matched what the role needed. Even though the environment felt open, the interaction was still evaluative—there wasn’t much fluff, and it was obvious they were trying to determine fit rather than just