Applied Materials Software Engineer interview experience

The stages were fairly clear, but waiting between them felt heavy. I started with a recruiter call, then had an HR conversation about motivation, followed by an onsite interview. During the onsite, I completed a technical portion and met the person responsible for maintenance. HR returned with a final decision and feedback afterward. What I remember most is how long the time after the interviews…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jun 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.