TSMC Principal Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at TSMC.
TSMC
Principal Engineer
Staff Easy Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I visited the office in Hsinchu because the fab in Kaohsiung isn't built yet. They didn't cover transportation costs. What you did in your PhD doesn't have to be relevant; it's more about your personality and your eagerness to work.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your most significant achievement during your PhD?
TSMC
Principal Engineer
Staff Average Neutral experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
There were 3 rounds with the department and 2 with HR. This included psychological questions and offer bargaining. The interview was very relaxing and more about understanding you. However, be aware of the job title as the actual job can be misleading.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Tell me about yourself and your previous work or studies.
- Can you give a technical presentation about your previous job or post graduate work?
- What made you choose tsmc and Taiwan?
TSMC
Principal Engineer
Staff Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved three quick and easy interviews. The focus was on your education and how well you understand the job's required skills. Some questions were based on situations and asked you to explain how you'd deal with them, showing your thinking.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your educational background.
- Can you elaborate on your understanding of the skills required for this role?
- Given this scenario, how would you approach it?
TSMC Principal Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from TSMC interview reports.
“Are you single or married, and do you have a girlfriend?”
Read reports →“What made you choose tsmc and Taiwan?”
Read reports →“Why are you interested in TSMC?”
Read reports →“We consider it damaging to our department if you only stay for a few years, as it takes time to train and groom talent. What are your thoughts on this?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your most significant achievement during your PhD?”
Read report →“How does your work/approach differ from others?”
Read report →“Tell me about your educational background.”
Read report →“Can you give a technical presentation about your previous job or post graduate work?”
Read report →“Given this scenario, how would you approach it?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 TSMC interview reports.