Texas Instruments Hires Zero Candidates After Brutal Circuit Solving Interview
cneuralnetwork · x · 2026-08-27
Texas Instruments (TI) reportedly hired zero candidates after a rigorous campus recruitment round. A viral account describes an interview process with zero tolerance for error: candidates were given a circuit problem to solve mentally immediately upon entering. Any mistake, verbal slip, or miscalculation—even if corrected—resulted in immediate disqualification. The sessions lasted merely 5 minutes for the unprepared and 15-20 minutes for knowledgeable candidates. The lack of introduction and the unforgiving nature of the test have sparked criticism over the company's hiring practices.
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