Cypress Semiconductor Field / Application Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

The interview started with an aptitude and technical coding MCQ test which was a bit tough, so brushing up on electronics basics is advised. This was followed by the first technical interview where the interviewer was calm and used good methods to get the best out of me. Make sure you know your projects and all the technical details well. Then there was a second technical round. If you pass that, you proceed to the HR round. I didn't make it that far.

Applied online and then a call with the team manager for 30-40 mins. We talked about goals, reasons for changing jobs, and current duties. Also, some technical questions. Then I was invited to their Bangalore office for a full-day process. The manager gave me a good overview of the job and company during breakfast, making sure I understood the role. After that, two team members conducted a technical round, which went well. I met another team member during lunch and learned about the work culture. Later, I had another technical round with a lead from a different team, which wasn't too tough. Then I met the marketing director, who seemed a bit arrogant and didn't seem to care much. I was told I'd meet another marketing person, and I asked them about the group's long-term objectives and other questions. I got an offer with a good package, RSU grants, and ESOP plans.

The first interview was a 1:1, mostly about projects with some easy digital design questions. Most candidates were cut if they couldn't answer questions about their projects. There was also a tech apti test covering digital, analog, and C. The second interview focused on interests and asked questions based on that. The third was a formality with approach-based questions. Then there was a telephonic interview about projects with the senior manager. My friend had 7 phone interviews in total plus the initial 3, but I only had 1.