Interesting projects, very nice atmosphere. - Algorithm Engineer KLA Employee Review

4.0
31 Jul 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Projects are interesting. There is enough time to finish each task. Usually there is no need to be in a rush. There is a big algorithm group, with many experienced employees, so there is a people, that you can to discuss with. Since the customers are different manufacturers, usually everything is going slowly.

Cons

The (*technical*) talent development is very very limited. Especially in comparison to other SW companies. For example, THERE IS NO membership to Coursera, LinkedIn learning, etc... Also, if you would like to attend a TOP conference in your field, it's possible, but a lot of bureaucracy is needed. IT/Cyber is very slow. Many times there is a lack of permissions to do your day to day work and you need to wait for approvals. Also, there is no RSU :-(

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

Strong technical depth and industry leadership. Talented colleagues and meaningful work.

Cons

Organizational processes can be relatively conservative. The skills developed are highly valuable within semiconductor equipment and imaging-related industries but may be less directly transferable to unrelated sectors.

1.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you’re looking for a place where accountability doesn’t exist and you can do the bare minimum while getting paid maximum overtime, this is your spot. No approval needed, no questions asked—just stay late, watch YouTube, and collect your paycheck (plus free food if you linger long enough). Weekends are basically a free-for-all since the people who are supposed to supervise are either absent or the worst offenders.

Cons

This place is what happens when a parent company buys a smaller one and then completely forgets it exists. There is zero meaningful oversight. Management knows exactly what’s going on—they just don’t care as long as quotas are eventually met. Efficiency, integrity, and actual productivity mean nothing here. Documentation is either nonexistent or completely useless, full of errors and missing critical information. Parts are constantly missing, and instead of fixing the system, people exploit it to justify delays and stretch their hours. The entire operation rewards time-wasting over competence. The culture actively punishes anyone who tries to work a normal, honest 8-hour day. Want recognition or a raise? Better start padding your hours. The more time you burn, the more management “appreciates” you. It’s not about results—it’s about how long you can pretend to be working. Managers, being salaried, conveniently disappear when it matters most—nights and weekends—while turning a blind eye to the dysfunction they fully understand. Leadership isn’t absent by accident; it’s absent by choice.

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