Working at Broadcom in Sunnyvale, CA: 11 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Sunnyvale, CA Area

"The job was fun for the first 2 months and there was a big learning curve initially. But the work become repetitive over a period of time and the management wasn't very keen about meeting interns' expectations. Training was given occasionally, but wasn't well structured and organized. The LTE division that I worked for was on a downward slope and was closed down a few months after I completed my internship."

"The work was monotonous and there was little opportunity to grow. Pressure was less than many other companies."

"Good company, works on core technology, nice and talented employees."

"I worked at Broadcom as an Intern for about 6 months. The experience was quite fruitful as I had the opportunity to work hands-on with devices and set up remote testing stations. I also had the opportunity to learn about WLAN protocols and understand the development cycle used by the company. Automation testing was another important learning experience."

"I have worked with Broadcom Inc. during 2012 and I found it a nice place to work. My supervisor and my team mates were quite helpful and fun to work with. I got to learn quite a few new concepts and got valuable experience."

"I am working in Broadcom and this company provides good opportunity to let you have chance to access the latest WiFI technology."

"Stock price of $18 per share this time next year and looking for a new CEO."

What do you like about working at Broadcom?

"Good communication with scientists and engineers. Many very dedicated and hardworking."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you come from a strong SW background - make sure you understand. What they have now is like building a new house on a lot with an existing tear down. You're going to be getting dirty before doing any real building."

What don't you like about working at Broadcom?

"This company grew up designing great HW products. The new standards for wireless end up requiring more SW - a lot more. The senior management - many with great engineering backgrounds - simply do not have the training or experience to develop larger scale embedded systems. When Intel shows up with the Armada of competitive products built into their SOCs - it will all be over but the shouting."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire strong SW people and get out of the way."

"Life as usual and at times frustrating."

What do you like about working at Broadcom?

"Facilities and IT support are good. A lot to learn (on your own), if you have time."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Expect the unexpected. Unless you have someone looking out for your interests, sitting on top of your head, don't expect much advancement."

What don't you like about working at Broadcom?

"Too much politics; advancement is not based on meritocracy; guidelines for management is too loose that it attracts abuses in every phase. Management could, almost, do whatever they like."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Police managers with a tighter fist to ascertain that their behavior is in line with company interests, and not self-serving."

"Broadcom is a good place to work with."

What do you like about working at Broadcom?

"Challenging project."

What don't you like about working at Broadcom?

"Overload work."

"Good place to work."