Great people, unmanaged at the top level - Software Engineer Broadcom Employee Review

3.0
17 Aug 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Great people Strong technology Good managers and strong culture

Cons

Inchoate strategy Software/hardware divide Constantly changing plans Poor coordination between different groups and departments, poor sharing Untracked and unmanaged large scale projects Upper management obsessed with "Balance Sheet Strategy" at the expense of product, technical or capability strategy

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Cons

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5.0
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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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