Dynamic work environment. Everyday looks new & challenging - Technical Lead Applied Materials Employee Review

3.0
Jun 27, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Newer technologies, newer challenges, & wonderful technical talent to work with. I can vouch as Applied has got few of the best brains in the industry. Lots of learning & no limits to explore on all facets of the company.

Cons

Little rigid & bureaucratic. Too much manager dependent & not employee oriented.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good company , benefits , lots of room for growth

Cons

Slow changes , tech related software on the IT side are very old.

4.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong place to start your career. If you do the Fusion Program you will learn a lot. Good training and benefits. Amazing Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Coworkers are smart and grounded people.

Cons

Stingy with salary, raises, and promotions. The engineer roles are broken up into Jr and Senior so the title progression goes Engineer I, I Sr, II, II Sr, etc which slows career progression and pay. Only the CA office gets extra pay due to the expense of living there, even if the MA office is expensive.

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