I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lam Research (Fremont, CA) in Sep 2017
Interview
Had my resume forwarded by a LAM employee and received a phone call from a hiring manager about a week later without any prior notice. Received a second phone call an hour later from another engineer in the same team. The same day in the evening received onsite interview invitation. A week after onsite interview, received verbal offer from the HR.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Why did you decide to join LAM after years of doing postdoc research? 7 out of 8 interviewers asked me this question.
One senior director in the R&D department asked me all technical questions for 30 minutes. Ranging from ALD processes to PVD ones. Make sure you know everything that you claim to know in your resume!
I had one presentation in the beginning, and then my schedule was followed by 2 panels and 2 one on one interviews and then 2 panels. Overall, it was quite smooth and the panel members were very welcoming.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if your project has already passed the deadline?
A 90-minute panel interview that combines both technical and behavioral questions, designed to thoroughly assess not only your understanding of core concepts but also your ability to apply them in real-world scenarios. The technical portion focuses on evaluating your depth of knowledge in relevant processes, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with tools, methodologies, and industry practices. You may be asked to walk through specific projects, explain decision-making processes, or troubleshoot hypothetical situations to demonstrate your hands-on experience and critical thinking.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Lam Research (Bengaluru) in Mar 2026
Interview
I applied through a referral, which helped get my foot in the door. The interview process was entirely virtual and very well-organized. It consisted of five rounds roughly 30 minutes each, including technical screenings and behavioral interviews with different team members.
