Korean branch is full of ambiguous standards - Software Applications Engineer ASML Employee Review

3.0
May 19, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

1. Exclusive EUV Lithography Technology ASML is the only company in the world that has successfully commercialized Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. This technology is essential for producing cutting-edge chips at 5nm and below, making ASML indispensable to companies like TSMC, Samsung, and Intel. 2. Unmatched Technological Leadership ASML invests heavily in R&D, often allocating 15–20% of its revenue to innovation. Its systems integrate advanced optics, precision mechanics, software, and vacuum technologies, making them some of the most complex machines ever built. 3. Strong Global Collaboration Ecosystem ASML works closely with partners like Zeiss (optics) and Trumpf (lasers) to co-develop critical components. It also collaborates directly with customers to tailor solutions to their specific manufacturing needs. 4. High Entry Barriers and Market Dominance The complexity and cost of lithography systems create extremely high entry barriers for competitors. ASML dominates both the DUV (Deep Ultraviolet) and EUV markets, with virtually no competition in EUV. 5. Sustainable Long-Term Growth With the global demand for semiconductors rising, ASML’s equipment is in increasing demand. The company is also developing next-generation High-NA EUV systems, ensuring its leadership well into the future.

Cons

(Korea) Managers are very non-technical and foolish.

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Pros

Interesting work Great team culture

Cons

Long Commute if you live kinda far

2.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Location is good and near freeway, they make a crucial technology for the world to function

Cons

Toxic environment. Selective enforcement, antisemitic DEI culture, tattle tale rat snitch employees, managers play favorites, managers move the goal post after you were supposed to earn a salary increase. too many foreigners in management and not enough americans. DEI is a joke and is run by a racist black women. Company will burn you and punish you for problems someoen else created and punish you for it despite no power to fix the issue yourself.

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