Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
The interview process consists of one easy phone interview and an onsite interview.
The phone interview is very short, just 20 minutes, where they ask about your background before inviting you onsite.
The onsite interview contains 6 rounds, each 45 minutes, including a lunch interview. Everyone asks in detail, but all the people are nice.
Questions
Basic setup and hold questions.
STA primetime questions.
Physical design layout.
Crosstalk.
IR drop.
UVM.
Verilog questions: blocking, non-blocking.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Broadcom Hardware Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
Broadcom's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in San Diego, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Broadcom's Hardware Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Broadcom Work Experiences
- 5.0Hard-working, great TCHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeoul, South KoreaSeptember 12, 2025Pros: Unbeatable TC Located in SeoulCons: Can be laid off anytime.
- 1.0Uncertain future and a lack of visionHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeoul, South KoreaNovember 2, 2024Pros: Depending on position and level, a competitive compensation package is offered.Cons: Uncertainty in business performance. Lack of competitiveness in corporate culture. Absence of effective leadership and avoidance of accountability. Verbal abuse and use of offensive language. Lack of capable and skilled talent. Absence of organizational vision. Managerial negligence.
- 1.0Most corrupt and toxic company everHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 16, 2024Pros: Running water and internet connection.Cons: OSD has the worst leadership from top to bottom. There is a lot of favoritism and nepotism. Some people get to work remotely forever, and some others have to mail packages for people that get to work remotely forever. Going to the right schools and working for the right former companies are the only ways to help you get ahead.
