Applied Materials reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(4,566 total reviews)
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Gary Dickerson

86% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Applied Materials has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4,566 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applied Materials employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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2.0
Dec 27, 2025

Nepotism and Bureaucracy

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Good for a short time to learn about the industry.

Cons

The environment heavily favors relationship management and internal politics over technical expertise. Promotion tracks can feel non-transparent, with a strong tendency toward nepotism within specific cohorts. e.g. Indians hiring other Indians. Expect a 'hustle culture' where long hours are the norm, though much of that time is spent navigating redundant processes. To succeed here, one must be highly adept at self-promotion and posturing, as actual output is often secondary to perceived impact.

5.0
Dec 27, 2025

All going good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment to work and opportunities to try new things

Cons

Benefits can be more No Cab support No lunch

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