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Semtech Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
62.5% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Semtech.

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NOC Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

There were two interviews: the first was with the hiring manager and VP, and it was a general overview. The second interview was with the hiring manager and a team member, and it was more technical and situational. The interview ran for over 30 minutes, which I felt was a positive sign.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What's your approach when you're unable to resolve an issue with another team?
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Product Engineer

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Negative experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

lots of questions about your character and personality. you should be able to thoroughly explain past projects you have worked on, and explain how you are able to perform amongst a team of individuals.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you introduce yourself and elaborate on the skills you bring to the table?
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Failure Analysis Engineer

Engineering

Senior Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

I had a call with the hiring manager, then with a senior engineer. HR then called me to schedule an onsite interview. There were four rounds onsite with the hiring manager, two engineers, and HR. It was pretty easy for someone with my experience. No awkward or strange questions.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you discuss your basic Failure Analysis skills?
  • Describe your understanding of semiconductor theory, including the schematic and layout of a NAND gate.
  • Share an example that highlights your strengths.

Semtech Engineer Interview Questions

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Describe your understanding of semiconductor theory, including the schematic and layout of a NAND gate.

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Can you explain the difference between CMOS and NMOS, and illustrate with details on the board, going into as much depth as possible?

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What area would that same manager suggest you could improve on?

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What's your approach when you're unable to resolve an issue with another team?

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Can you describe the types of technology you are familiar with?

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Can you describe what you do day-to-day and week-to-week in your current role?

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Can you introduce yourself and elaborate on the skills you bring to the table?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 8 Semtech interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 50%
Technical 50%

Interview difficulty

Easy 25%
Average 62.5%
Difficult 12.5%

Candidate experience

Positive 62.5%
Negative 12.5%
Neutral 25%