Is Broadcom a good company to work for?

Broadcom has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 7,139 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 51% of employees would recommend working at Broadcom to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Broadcom have been left by employees working as Intern , Intern - Hourly and Systems Engineer .

Does Broadcom pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Broadcom employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Broadcom. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Broadcom?

51% of Broadcom employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Broadcom 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Broadcom?

Software Engineer (327) , Senior Software Engineer (161) , Principal Engineer (119) , Technical Support Engineer (118) , Principal Software Engineer (115) , Engineer (104) , Intern (93) , Staff Engineer (80) , Member Of Technical Staff (75) , Manager (63) , IC Design Engineer (55) , Director (52) , Staff Software Engineer (52) , Solutions Architect (49) , Test Engineer (46)

What are the pros of working at Broadcom according to real employee reviews?

"1. Overall CTC (Pay) is good (due to RSUs and ESPP option)" ((in 474 reviews)); "The working time is quite flexible.Compensation and benefits are good." ((in 332 reviews)); "Stock price is good if you have a lot of them salary is about average." ((in 316 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and the direct managers I worked with are approachable and willing to help." ((in 305 reviews)); "Compensation was good but not notably better than my prior employers in the SF Bay Area." ((in 256 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Broadcom according to real employee reviews?

"bad management and not that efficient." ((in 231 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and reorgs." ((in 228 reviews)); "No job security and lay off people frequently" ((in 142 reviews)); "No work from home and flexibility" ((in 109 reviews)); "Demoralising at times especially if you have a bad manager" ((in 90 reviews))

What are employees saying about Broadcom layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Broadcom layoffs and their outlook for job security at Broadcom in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Broadcom locations?

Irvine , San Jose , Palo Alto , Sunnyvale , San Diego , Santa Clara , Austin , Fort Collins , New York , Atlanta , Boston , Plano , Broomfield , Los Angeles , Dallas , Denver , Draper , San Francisco , Washington , Chicago , Andover , Reston , Houston , Bellevue , Seattle , Breinigsville , Durham , Raleigh , Matawan , Lisle

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Broadcom reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(6,379 total reviews)

Hock E. Tan

61% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

2.7

Culture & values

Broadcom has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 6,379 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Broadcom employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

6K reviews

1.0

Jul 13, 2026

Equity offers are strong, but job security is low

Principle business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As part of the compensation package, the company offers equity that vests on a quarterly basis over a three-year tenure.

Cons

There is limited job security, as employment can be terminated at any time, although the company provides a generous severance package. Additionally, there is no variable pay component and limited flexibility in work arrangements.

3.0

Jul 10, 2026

Strong compensation and supportive work environment

Technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the things I appreciated most about working at the company was the competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the salary, I felt that the company recognized employee contributions fairly and provided a professional environment where I could focus on my work. I also valued the opportunity to work with experienced colleagues and gain exposure to complex technical issues.

Cons

One of my weaknesses is that I sometimes spend too much time trying to make sure everything is perfect. However, I have been working on improving this by prioritizing tasks more effectively and focusing on the most important issues first.

3.0

Jul 8, 2026

High pay and benefits overshadow corporate issues

Partner account director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay, good benefits, stock options

Cons

Soulless corporate structure and demands. Broadcom acquired the company I worked for and drastically increased prices immediately, alienating well over 50% of our customers.

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