Not the best choice, but okay for your first job - Senior Engineer TSMC Employee Review

3.0
Aug 10, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Large company 2. Good payment for semiconductor related job 3. Morris is a really nice CEO 4. Nice place for new grad who want to learn the best technology of R&D here in Taiwan

Cons

1. Too many paper work and meeting for a engineer 2. Work hour is too long compare to its payment 3. For engineer in physical design/EDA field, lots of better choice compare to TSMC

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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