The hiring process at Applied Materials takes an average of 7 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Software Developer had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Software Developer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
After the interview, I felt a mix of relief and nervous anticipation. I was glad it was over — all the preparation and stress finally behind me — but at the same time, I kept replaying parts of the conversation in my head, wondering if I could’ve answered some questions better. There were moments I felt confident, especially when I could talk about things I’m genuinely passionate about, but there were also a few parts where I stumbled or hesitated. Overall, I felt proud that I gave it my best, and no matter the outcome, it was a valuable learning experience. It reminded me how far I’ve come and showed me areas I still want to grow in.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Bengaluru) in Sep 2024
Interview
2 rounds of interview technical, 1 round with Manager
SQL and Excel based oral questions.
1 round of coding in excel.
In SQL: Different types of Joins; Coding Outer join syntax
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1 coding question: Write VBA code to find duplicates from Row A
Demonstrate indexing in excel.
VLookup formula.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Applied Materials (Santa Clara, CA) in Nov 2024
Interview
The hiring process began with a phone screen, followed by two in-person interviews. Human Resources was actively involved throughout, coordinating schedules, facilitating communication, and providing updates at each stage to ensure a smooth and transparent candidate experience.