Okay for Stability, But Hybrid Policy is Strict
My time as a software engineer at Broadcom was okay, but the lack of work flexibility really stood out. While job security and pay are good for big tech, the strict hybrid policy in the San Jose office made work-life balance tough.
The pay is pretty solid for a big tech company, especially for software engineer roles. There's good job security too, which is a plus in the semiconductor industry. Some teams have okay internal flexibility if you're good.
Work flexibility is a real struggle here. The company has a very strict onsite hybrid policy in the San Jose office, often 3-4 days a week. It can be tough balancing personal life with that commute, and remote work isn't really an option.
Management should rethink the rigid hybrid model. More flexibility would really help retention, especially for engineering talent. Trust your employees to do their jobs.