Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
Process
One hour of phone interview, then a group interview (two people from a small group) two days later. The coding question is about vital; writing code of pushing a node to a link list. How to optimize the performance? However, the technical area in this group does not directly match my past experience. They do not understand what I was doing.
Questions
Write code about adding a node to a link list.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Broadcom Senior Software Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
Broadcom's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Broadcom's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
Broadcom Work Experiences
- 3.0Good engineering companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesJuly 2, 2014Pros: It's a good company I like to work with. The work environment is good, and time is flexible. Managers and engineers have a good relationship.Cons: The company provides good benefits, except for no PTO vacation. All vacations and time off need manager approval, which depends on the project schedule.
- 5.0A very positive experienceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesSeptember 5, 2013Pros: It was very nice to work at Broadcom. Flexible hours, friendly colleagues, good work/life balance, and reasonable benefits.Cons: We need to improve the management and assignment of projects and learn how to use resources wisely.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tech, Some ChaosSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandNovember 11, 2025Pros: Well paid and good technology.Cons: Sometimes unplanned work. US heavy.
