TSMC Software Engineer interview: a short ML and semiconductor screen

My interview was mostly behavioral, with technical questions mixed in. They were particularly interested in ML and any semiconductor experience I had, so I had to connect my background to those areas. What surprised me was how short it was for the time booked: about 30 minutes. Even in that brief window, both a team manager and a director attended and asked questions. That raised the stakes becau…

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