a big company a little engineer - Staff Engineer TSMC Employee Review

2.0
Dec 13, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good salary good reputation , you will learn how the big company work and how the good employer treat their employee.

Cons

pressure pressure and pressure, you can not sleep well and some of your colleagues want not help you and leave you alone

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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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