It was a good interview for me. Most of the questions were aptitude. But I was tested for understanding the concept rather than the solutions. It was a very comfortable experience.
I applied online. I interviewed at KLA in Mar 2026
Interview
1. HR screening, 10min
2. Hiring manager interview. 45min. Need to prepare a 2-slide self-intro.
3. Panel interview with 4 directors, Need to prepare a 15-min presentation on one of the past projects.
4. Local manager interview. 30min
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why would you determine to transfer from academia to industry?
Very general questions, such as what's your contribution in ...[experience], how much to you know about this role, are you ok with traveling, etc. Most questions based on your resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you describe yourself when working in a team