Process
The interview process was quick and efficient.
The first round comprised an interview with the hiring manager. He walked me through the team and the hiring process.
I was asked questions based on my experience and resume. This was followed by a screening round by another hiring manager, which was purely technical and thorough.
This was then followed by three rounds of technical interviews, approximately 45 minutes each.
Overall, a very good experience, and technically, all people seem to be very sound.
Questions
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Hierarchical DFT method of testing.
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Difference between shared and local comparators (MBIST). Pros and cons of each.
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BISR repair implementation details.
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Setup/hold time questions.
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ATPG DRC violations.
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How to debug failing serial/parallel simulations.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Broadcom Staff DFT Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Broadcom's interview process for their Staff DFT Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Broadcom's Staff DFT Engineer interview process in United States.
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