Senior Linux Software Engineer Interview Experience - Irvine, California
Process
My Senior Manager emailed me and scheduled a call to discuss.
During the call, he asked what I do and what he needs. He also asked some technical questions.
They wanted someone with more experience. The interviewer was helpful and nice. He explained why I didn't fit their needs, but he wanted to give me a chance.
Questions
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Tell me how your experience fits our needs.
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How does an RTOS achieve real-time requirements?
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What is the difference between a mutex and a semaphore?
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What is the function call that an ISR makes at the end when it is done in Linux?
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Which one would you use from
strDorstrP?
c #define strD char* typedef strP char*
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Broadcom Senior Linux Software Engineer role in Irvine, California.
Success Rate
Broadcom's interview process for their Senior Linux Software Engineer roles in Irvine, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Broadcom's Senior Linux Software Engineer interview process in Irvine, California.
Broadcom Work Experiences
- 3.0Smart Ceo, Powerless MiddleMaster Engineer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesMay 9, 2025Pros: Technically sound, no-nonsense people. Shrewd CEO with a good understanding of market forces. Some senior folks really care about employees.Cons: Middle management is powerless and has no clue. No company-wide team spirit. Very hard to advance in career. No real perks. Some long-timers don't want to change processes/methodologies at all.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Well ManagedApp Developer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesApril 18, 2025Pros: Very good benefits and perks.Cons: None, company is very well managed.
- 4.0Relaxed, Flexible, Fast-pacedTest Engineer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesApril 9, 2025Pros: Relax. Flexible schedule. Good cafeteria.Cons: Fast-paced company Meet the deadline
