`LSI`

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www.lsi.com San Jose, CA 5000+ Employees

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Founded 1981

Type Company - Public (LSI)

Industry Semiconductor & Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Revenue $2 to $5 billion (USD) per year

Competitors Marvell Technology, Broadcom, Qualcomm

Imagine your future. Accelerated.

LSI’s vision is that someday every bit of data shared or stored across the internet and the cloud touches our unique intelligent silicon, and to achieve it, we need people like you. It’s a vision headed for reality as today our solutions are found in more than 70% of servers, 60% of wireless base stations and 80% of enterprise hard drives. We are critical to datacenters and mobile networks as the technology focus shifts from PC’s toward Big Data, cloud computing, social networking, client computing and other exciting trends.

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Careers

LSI designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters and mobile networks. Our technology is the intelligence critical to improved application performance. And it's applied in solutions created in collaboration with our partners.

To ensure our continued success, LSI is looking for bright, forward-thinking problem solvers. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and robust employee programs, including a global Wellness Program - all in an environment that fosters learning and development opportunities.

Join us today!

Culture & Values

Culture and Values

Fundamental corporate values – customer success, innovation, excellence, integrity, personal responsibility – define who we are and help us thrive as a company. They provide a framework for day-to-day actions inside and outside of LSI, and form the basis of our culture.

We strive for best-in-class results in all of our endeavors and believe that:

Customer success enables our customers to win in their markets.
Market leadership is derived from continuous innovation in our products and disciplines.
We will achieve our greatest success if we all take responsibility for our actions.

Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, LSI believes employees should work and achieve their full potential in an environment free from discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other criteria.

Our commitment to diversity is a cornerstone in our drive for excellence throughout our worldwide operations. We value the diversity and varied perspectives that our employees bring to the workplace. By cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment in a global marketplace, we strengthen the LSI position as a technology leader.

Philanthropy & Community

As a global industry leader, LSI understands its social responsibility and is committed to serving and enhancing the communities in which our employees live and work. Our Philanthropy and Community Enhancement (PACE) program facilitates this commitment through contributions, volunteerism and community partnerships.

Since learning begins in the earliest years, our philanthropy program starts with a focus on education; specifically kindergarten through high school (K-12), math and science, in the United States, and the equivalent in other countries worldwide. LSI has a terrific opportunity to make a substantial impact in this area, especially in math and science, which is the key to the future of our industry.

We also encourage our employees to get involved by volunteering in their communities. After all, we live here too. Together we can make huge strides in the community through good citizenship.

Locations

Headquartered in Milpitas, California, LSI is a global company with its offices around the world. From engineers in Texas to account managers in Shanghai, there are a variety of career opportunities in our many locations.

Join our Talent Network and receive automatic updates about LSI career opportunities.

Employee Benefits

LSI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our global workforce. With more than 20 international locations, exceptional benefits enable us to attract and retain the talented and innovative employees who are the cornerstone of our success. While each country has specific benefits to ensure competitiveness and compliance with local employment practices, all employees worldwide have access to the following global benefits:

Medical coverage*
Retirement plans/401(k)*
Employee stock purchase plan (where allowed by law)
Profit sharing
Paid time off for holidays, vacations and leaves of absence
Life insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Travel medical assistance
Tuition assistance
Scholarship program for children of LSI employees
Service awards and other employee recognition
Patent awards

*In some countries where the national program is robust an additional plan is not offered.

Wellness Programs to Support Healthy Lifestyles

Because employee health and wellness are fundamental to a productive workforce, we encourage employee fitness and well-being through the company’s global wellness program, which features a number of fitness, health, nutrition and other programs. And, because preventive care such as routine exams are vital to maintaining health, LSI offers comprehensive preventive care coverage as part of all of our medical plans.

Recognizing Success Through Global Compensation Programs

Eligible employees worldwide share in the company's success through a range of compensation programs. All employees are eligible for Quarterly Profit Sharing, rewards and recognition programs and may participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

A Culture of Learning and Development

We believe in developing the talent of employees with programs designed to build skills that are crucial to the long-term success of both the employee and the company. Our culture is built on continuous learning, which is supported by training and educational offerings.

Recruiting and Internships

Are you ready to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and put it to work in the real world of business and technology? We have distinctive career opportunities specifically for new college graduates to join our innovative and highly-motivated team of technological leaders and strategic thinkers. By joining our dynamic company, you will be part of achieving LSI’s mission to be the most trusted provider of technologies that connect people and information. And for the student still completing studies, LSI’s summer internship program provides experience beyond the classroom where you will have the chance to be involved with and contribute to real-world projects.

Recruiting Events

LSI has an active on-campus recruiting process. Representatives from our Engineering and HR organizations regularly present at these events, dialoguing with students about LSI and the career opportunities we have to offer and discussing students' credentials and interests. Visit our Recruiting Events page for a schedule of our upcoming campus visits.

Join our Talent Network and receive automatic updates about LSI career opportunities.

FAQs for Students

Q. Are there certain colleges or universities where LSI sponsors research programs?

A. Yes, LSI thrives on academic relationships. In addition to our in-house research and development efforts, we also engage with leading universities world-wide to advance research in areas of mutual interest. Learn more about LSI’s current research and collaboration with academia at our University Programs page.

Q. What majors does LSI look for when recruiting from colleges?

A. Although we hire people with a variety of majors and backgrounds, in general, a large proportion of LSI job opportunities lie within the engineering and computer science fields. However, we also look for candidates from other disciplines such as business, science, supply chain management, math, and others. We encourage you to explore all of our job opportunities via our website by visiting “Search LSI Jobs.” Make sure you utilize the pull-down menu on this search page so you can specify your criteria of either “New College Graduate” or “Contractor - College Intern”.

Q. What types of jobs can be found at LSI for a college graduate?

A. LSI can have various types of positions open depending on the needs of the business at any given time, including but not limited to engineering, information technology, sales, and operations, just to name a few. Our company is comprised of over 5000 employees worldwide from many different teams working in synergy with each other to be the leading provider of silicon, systems and software solutions for the storage and networking markets.

Q. Where is LSI located?

A. LSI has offices located all over the world, primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Q. How do I apply?

A. All jobs that are returned on a search within “Search LSI Jobs” allow the user to view detailed information regarding each position, and the ability to apply online. By clicking “Apply” and following the subsequent path, you will be given the opportunity to send us your resume and the required information to make actual application for the job posting.

Q. Does LSI have tuition assistance in the event I want to further my education?

A. LSI values education that benefits both the company and the employee. LSI has a robust tuition assistance program which pays a substantial portion of the cost for those employees who pursue a course of study at a regionally accredited school or college. Employees may choose to take a single course, a full degree or a certificate program at a local college/university or online.

Q. Will LSI be on my campus any time soon?

A. As we plan our on-campus events, we will announce our participation in these events on our website, as well as work with your college’s career center to advertise our participation via campus communications. Visit our Recruiting Events page for a schedule of our upcoming campus visit

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Employees say it's “OK” 214 ratings

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`69`% Approve of the CEO `148` ratings

Abhi Talwalkar

President, CEO, and Director

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Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Wichita, KS Feb 2009 – Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Interview Details – Interview was normal for technical position. – Full Interview

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Top Innovator, Thomson Reuters, 2012

Bay Area Healthiest Employers, Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal, 2012

#3 Overall in U.S. Benefits Survey, Towers/Watson Benval, 2012

#1 Adoption Friendly Technology Company, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, 2012

GCC Fitness Program #6th place finish, Global Corporate Challenge, 2011

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