Applied Materials Software Engineer I interview questions
based on 66 ratings - Updated Jun 27, 2026
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I applied online. I interviewed at Applied Materials
Interview
Behavioral interview then technical interview. The technical interview wasn't very difficult, but the interview provided vague and confusing instructions for the actual questions. Wasn't allowed much time to actually come up with an answer either. Felt very rushed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about one of your previous projects that interested you.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Applied Materials in Feb 2022
Interview
Good, the questions were mostly on multithreading and basic questions for .net profile.
Oops concepts
Design patterns
Some programs on arrays.
Project details and previous work technologies and why you used that patterns over there.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Applied Materials in Mar 2022
Interview
I just got an phone screening interview. The HR orally said that it will be technical interviews for me in a few days, but I didn't receive any emails from them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A tricky question about how to use minimal steps to find a ball that weighs different than other 7 balls. (only use a scales)