ASIC Design Interview Experience - San Diego, California
October 16, 2012
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Onsite interview of 5 senior engineers
Questions
What is the best time (morning, afternoon, or night) and place (beach, valley, etc.) for a hot-air balloon to fly highest?
How is the structure of a concert theater?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Broadcom ASIC Design role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Broadcom's interview process for their ASIC Design roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Broadcom's ASIC Design interview process in San Diego, California.
Broadcom Work Experiences
2.0
Good until Beceem acquisition
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
August 8, 2014
Pros: I have learned a lot in the cellular division at Broadcom.
I, like many others, got the opportunity to go beyond the initial assignments and learn about many system aspects.
Internal transfers are easy, if not encouraged.
Compensation is OK; it used to be much better.
Cons: The cellular business was killed by the Beceem acquisition. The VP at Broadcom was buddies with the CEO of Beceem. After 3 years of going nowhere, Broadcom eventually acquired Renesas, but the CEO decided to pull the plug after 9 months. There's way too much politics now, and those who screwed up never faced the consequences of their actions.
Titles are very much inflated and meaningless. Those who just get a free ride get the same recognition as those who do the work.
3.0
Okay company to work with
Principal Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
February 20, 2013
Pros: A broad portfolio of products to work on.
Cons: Benefits are shrinking. No vacations, although paid leave can be requested.
4.0
Good Tech, Startup Vibe
Senior Staff Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
May 29, 2012
Pros: Good technology, active R&D, diversity in product lines.
Cons: Startup style (good and bad)
- 2.0Good until Beceem acquisitionEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesAugust 8, 2014Pros: I have learned a lot in the cellular division at Broadcom. I, like many others, got the opportunity to go beyond the initial assignments and learn about many system aspects. Internal transfers are easy, if not encouraged. Compensation is OK; it used to be much better.Cons: The cellular business was killed by the Beceem acquisition. The VP at Broadcom was buddies with the CEO of Beceem. After 3 years of going nowhere, Broadcom eventually acquired Renesas, but the CEO decided to pull the plug after 9 months. There's way too much politics now, and those who screwed up never faced the consequences of their actions. Titles are very much inflated and meaningless. Those who just get a free ride get the same recognition as those who do the work.
- 3.0Okay company to work withPrincipal Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesFebruary 20, 2013Pros: A broad portfolio of products to work on.Cons: Benefits are shrinking. No vacations, although paid leave can be requested.
- 4.0Good Tech, Startup VibeSenior Staff Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesMay 29, 2012Pros: Good technology, active R&D, diversity in product lines.Cons: Startup style (good and bad)
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