Prestige in semiconductors doesn't outweigh underpaid issues - Software Engineer TSMC Employee Review

1.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Prestige in the semiconductor industry.

Cons

The company suffers from disjointed leadership, ambiguous performance metrics, and uncompetitive compensation. This combination hinders professional growth, obscures career progression, and fails to reflect current industry market value.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stability despite layoffs across the semiconductor industry

Cons

Lower compensation than competitors. The fab in Washington works on less exciting science than the one in Arizona

3.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Good learning opportunities -Large job scope -Growth opportunities around

Cons

-Heavily micromanaged by management -Lack of autonomy and ability to control your path -Terrible work/life balance -Little lateral movement within company -Tunnel vision per department does exist -Lack of diversity

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