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Applied Materials Technical Writer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 29 Aug 2023

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Technical Writer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 28 Aug 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Role discussion and semiconductor based subject matter discussion
  • Q2. What is DDLC process ?
  • Ans. 

    DDLC process stands for Design, Develop, Launch, and Control process used in technical writing.

    • DDLC process involves designing the document structure and content.

    • Developing the document by writing, editing, and formatting the content.

    • Launching the document by publishing or distributing it to the intended audience.

    • Controlling the document by updating, revising, and maintaining it as needed.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have knowledge of semiconductor or metrology calibration systems.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What were your roles and responsibiloties and how did you carried it out in ypir previous company ?
  • Ans. 

    As a Technical Writer in my previous company, my roles and responsibilities included creating and editing technical documentation, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring accuracy and clarity in the content.

    • Created and edited technical documentation such as user manuals, installation guides, and API documentation.

    • Collaborated with subject matter experts to gather information and understand complex techn...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the products and Bisi ess units, you dealt with in your previois company ?
  • Ans. 

    I dealt with various software products and business units in my previous company.

    • I worked on documentation for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software

    • I also created user manuals for customer relationship management (CRM) software

    • I collaborated with the marketing team to create product brochures and datasheets

    • I worked with the sales team to create proposals and presentations

    • I also created internal documentation for ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you show us your sample work in your previous company?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I can show you my sample work in my previous company.

    • I have a portfolio of technical writing samples that I can provide.

    • I can show you user manuals, online help documentation, and instructional guides that I have created.

    • I can also share examples of my work in creating API documentation and release notes.

    • Additionally, I have experience in writing white papers and case studies.

    • I can provide samples of my work in va...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be aware of fake interviews by the following signs:

If the interview is too easy to select you must ask for the project duration in written for your secirity, else if your work is over, they can send you off anytime.

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Question on SDLC and challenges in Documentation process.
Writing test to check DITA proficiency on Framemaker/Oxygen
Write an email to inform release manager why you skipped a mapper release update in documentation
Basic grammar test

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Interview with team members and Manger about writing style and documentation

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Basic data structures questions from bit manipulation, trees, arrays, string
  • Q2. Questions related to previous company work.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - don't try to elaborate the answer be precise and clear about your answers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Feb 2023.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Practice on hackerrank, they send hackerrank link for screening round.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. C, os, embedded questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. C, data structures,os
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous jobs, salary discussion, relocation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice basic, logical, coding questions for embedded interviews ex. Simple Data structures, bit manipulation etc
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find the length of longest common subsequence in given strings.
  • Ans. 

    The length of the longest common subsequence in given strings is found using dynamic programming.

    • Use dynamic programming to find the length of the longest common subsequence.

    • Compare characters of the strings and build a matrix to store the lengths of common subsequences.

    • Traverse the matrix to find the length of the longest common subsequence.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. A basic DFS based graph question.
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Write the algorithm for topological sorting.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic system design questions.
  • Q2. Explain CAP theorem.
  • Ans. 

    CAP theorem states that in a distributed system, it is impossible to simultaneously guarantee consistency, availability, and partition tolerance.

    • Consistency: All nodes in the system have the same data at the same time.

    • Availability: Every request gets a response, even if some nodes are down.

    • Partition Tolerance: The system continues to operate despite network partitions.

    • In a distributed system, you can only achieve two o...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain your previous projects .

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is VLSI design cycle ?
  • Ans. 

    VLSI design cycle is the process of creating integrated circuits by going through various stages from design to fabrication.

    • VLSI design cycle involves stages like specification, design, verification, synthesis, and fabrication.

    • It starts with defining the requirements and specifications of the integrated circuit.

    • Design phase includes logic design, circuit design, and physical design.

    • Verification ensures that the design ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. FIFO Pipeline depth calculation
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Verilog code debug question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do read job JD and prepare accordingly

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Modem related like Tx power LNA camping issues debug Few data scenarios

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Power related and thermal related

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. String Reversal
  • Q2. Bit manipulation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The initial coding round with hackerrank was a bit difficult. The interview was fairly easy with some C questions on string operations and bitwise operations. Ending with some logical questions you would find on any tech interview portal

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Embedded software and hardware

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers -

Applied Materials Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Applied Materials Technical Writer interview?
Applied Materials interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Applied Materials interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Applied Materials Technical Writer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Applied Materials. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Applied Materials expect are Technical Writing, Framemaker, DITA, Snagit and Technical Documentation.
What are the top questions asked in Applied Materials Technical Writer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Applied Materials Technical Writer interview -

  1. What are the products and Bisi ess units, you dealt with in your previois compa...read more
  2. What is DDLC proces...read more
  3. Role discussion and semiconductor based subject matter discuss...read more

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