Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US) Software Engineer interview experience

My first segment was essentially a face-to-face room interview with two questions, and the vibe was that if I got stuck, the interviewer would guide me toward a solution rather than just leaving me to fail alone. That support made the interaction feel a bit more cooperative than purely competitive.

Later in the day, the format shifted again—scheduled rounds with directors and hiring managers and senior engineers, each taking roughly half an hour. The process ended up stretching from morning start time until about 4pm. I also got the sense that the questions weren’t especially well prepared