Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Austin, Texas
Process
One-on-one with team members, asking relevant technical questions.
Nothing out of the ordinary, no curveballs or brain teasers.
Just questions to establish your skills on a technical level and to establish your abilities to work effectively with the team.
Questions
Knowledge about specific technologies such as Linux, ARM, and Android, as well as debugging.
A few programming questions to determine coding style and communication.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Broadcom Principal Software Engineer role in Austin, Texas.
Success Rate
Broadcom's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Austin, Texas 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 Principal Software Engineer interview process in Austin, Texas.
Broadcom Work Experiences
- 3.0Great compensation and nothing elsePrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJanuary 4, 2021Pros: Great compensation. Use high-end computing devices and tools.Cons: No creativity. Poorly managed company. Run like a hedge fund.
- 3.0Great before merger, uncertain for nowPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJune 22, 2016Pros: Wide variety of technologies, excellent pay, decent benefits, no micromanagement, and great potential for career development. Good amount of RSUs and a nice bonus. Tier-one customers that are great to work with.Cons: The big downside is that since the merger with Avago, there is uncertainty on the engineering level about the path forward. This means you never know when your job is determined redundant. However, if you apply now and get an offer, you're likely in a much better position.
- 5.0Great Tech, Tight StaffingPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJuly 17, 2025Pros: Broadcom has many leading technologies.Cons: Tight manpower and cost saving.
