Compensation needs to be improved - Senior Staff Design Engineer Broadcom Employee Review

4.0
Aug 7, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The engineering staff is very knowledgeable and, generally speaking, Broadcom is far superior in its execution than its competitors

Cons

The base compensation is low compared to our similarly sized competitors (Qualcomm, TI, etc). This used to be due to the fact that the compensation package was tilted heavily towards equity, but any employee who didn't join Broadcom before the year 2000 did not really get significant benefit from the equity package. Now, with the stock price being flat to down over the last 6 years, the overall compensation at Broadcom is low.

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Excellent compensation with strong base pay, bonuses, and quarterly RSU vesting that truly rewards performance. The company moves fast with clear priorities and strong financial results. Management is straightforward and execution-focused, though the pace can be demanding. Great for those who thrive in a high-performance environment.

Cons

High pressure with occasional work-life balance challenges

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