Lam Research·Software Engineer

Lam Research Software Engineer interview experience

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SingaporePosted Jan 2021 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interviews felt like they were designed to test how I perform under pressure, not just whether I knew facts.

In my process, I was warned that there would be on-site tests I couldn’t really prepare for in advance. That meant the day turned into more of a stress-handling exercise—staying calm while thinking on the spot.

The topics went toward the basics of semiconductors and being well versed in the specific department and workflow, plus other hands-on style checks. After I cleared the first call stage with the hiring manager, the process moved into a longer session with multiple team members—around four hours total—where I continued through rounds with about five people.

Overall it felt difficult,

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