Silvaco Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Silvaco.
Silvaco
Web Developer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding System Design
The whole process was super organized, from the HR conversation to the interview with the VP. I really felt well-treated from the start, everyone was friendly and understanding. The technical interviews were well-conducted and had problems consistent with those typically encountered on the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Interview focusing on data structures (LeetCode)
- Interview focused on UI (Web) problems
Silvaco
General Counsel
Executive Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
This felt like a trial run for a new HR person, which felt like a waste of time. The person who was supposed to just observe and help the new hire ended up doing all the talking, which was really strange. It seems like it's a small, family-run business. It might be a good fit for some, but they seem very budget-conscious.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Where is your residence?
- Do you enjoy working in a family business environment?
Silvaco
PDK Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview was pretty straightforward. They started by giving me an overview of the work done at Silvaco. Then, we had a one-hour phone interview where they asked about my Master's projects and future aspirations. They also inquired about my research background in device fabrication and my coursework in Cadence layout design. My internship at UC Berkeley was a key point of discussion. A subsequent Skype interview was unfortunately cancelled.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you detail how a MOSFET transistor operates?
- Could you elaborate on the projects you completed during your Master's degree?
- What are your career aspirations moving forward?
Silvaco
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
Had a 30 min informal chat about the summer project. Then they scheduled a 30 min technical assessment on standard python libraries like numpy and pandas. It wouldn't be too hard if you are familiar with the basics.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about the summer project?
- Do you have experience with standard Python data science libraries such as NumPy and Pandas?
- How familiar are you with standard Python libraries like NumPy and Pandas?
Silvaco Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Silvaco interview reports.
“What advantages do MOSFETs offer compared to other devices?”
Read reports →“What are the advantages and disadvantages of DS ADC versus SAR ADC?”
Read reports →“Can you detail how a MOSFET transistor operates?”
Read reports →“Where is your residence?”
Read reports →“What classes have you taken that relate to designing layouts using Cadence?”
Read report →“Do you have experience with standard Python data science libraries such as NumPy and Pandas?”
Read report →“What kind of things are you interested in?”
Read report →“What was your internship experience like at UC Berkeley?”
Read report →“Do you enjoy working in a family business environment?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Silvaco interview reports.