ASML Software Engineer interview, transactional recruiter screening

My biggest frustration came before I reached any technical depth. The recruiter interactions were my first real signal, and they didn't feel aligned with what the role actually required. In our conversations, the recruiters seemed more focused on ticking boxes and pushing me to name a salary than on understanding my background or motivation. One screening call felt especially transactional. It se…

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