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3.4
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Broadcom Inc. is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.
Overall Rating
3.4/5
based on 351 reviews

13% below
industry average

Highly rated for 
Salary

Critically rated for
Job security, Promotions, Company culture
Work Policy

Work from office
88% employees reported

Monday to Friday
93% employees reported

Flexible timing
75% employees reported

No travel
71% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Cafeteria
25 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
19 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
19 employees reported
Health insurance
17 employees reported
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About Broadcom
Founded in1976 (49 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersSan Jose, California, United States (USA)
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Websitebroadcom.com
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Broadcom Inc. is a global infrastructure technology leader built on 50 years of innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence.
With roots based in the rich technical heritage of AT&T/Bell Labs, Lucent and Hewlett-Packard/Agilent, Broadcom focuses on technologies that connect our world. Through the combination of industry leaders Broadcom, LSI, Broadcom Corporation, Brocade, CA Technologies and Symantec, the company has the size, scope and engineering talent to lead the industry into the future..
Broadcom is focused on technology leadership and category-leading semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The company is a global leader in numerous product segments serving the world’s most successful companies.
Broadcom Inc. combines global scale, engineering depth, broad product portfolio diversity, superior execution and operational focus to deliver category-leading semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions so its customers can build and grow successful businesses in a constantly changing environment.
Mission: To deliver category-leading connectivity products so our customers can build and grow successful businesses today and in the future.
Vision: To be at the forefront of the communications revolution.
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Broadcom Ratings
based on 351 reviews
Overall Rating
3.4/5
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Salary
3.1
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3.0
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2.9
Work satisfaction
2.8
Company culture
2.7
Promotions
2.6
Job security
Broadcom is rated 3.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 351 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Broadcom
based on 316 reviews
3.4
Rated by 71 Women
Rated 3.9 for Salary and 3.4 for Skill development
3.3
Rated by 245 Men
Rated 4.1 for Salary and 3.1 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Broadcom
based on 24 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
88%
Hybrid
8%
Permanent work from home
4%
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Overall Rating | 3.4/5 based on 351 reviews | 2.8/5 based on 21 reviews | 5.0/5 based on 1 reviews | 3.7/5 based on 7 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary | Skill development Salary | Work-life balance Salary Company culture | Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | Job security Promotions Company culture | Promotions Work-life balance Job security | Skill development Job security Promotions | ![]() No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 88% employees reported | - | - | - |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.4 Average rated by 71 women | 1.2 Bad rated by 2 women | - no rating available | 1.0 Bad rated by 1 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.3 Average rated by 245 men | 2.8 Poor rated by 18 men | - no rating available | 4.4 Good rated by 6 men |
Job security | 2.6 Poor | 2.7 Poor | 3.0 Average | 3.7 Good |
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Broadcom Salaries
Broadcom salaries have received with an average score of 4.1 out of 5 by 351 employees.
Software Engineer
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₹14.3 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
Accountant
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₹0.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Principal Software Engineer
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₹16 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
Test Engineer
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr
R&D Engineer
(46 salaries)
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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹62 L/yr
Principal Engineer
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₹23 L/yr - ₹61.9 L/yr
Technical Support Engineer
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₹6 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr
Software Developer
(21 salaries)
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹23.4 L/yr
Softwaretest Engineer
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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Medium | 7 Mar, 2025

Broadcom’s stock bounces back on strong earnings and guidance powered by AI chip demand
- Broadcom Inc. reported better-than-expected financial results and strong forecast for its fiscal Q2 revenue, driven by AI chip demand.
- Broadcom's Q1 earnings were $1.60 per share on revenue of $14.92 billion, up 25% YoY, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
- The company's net income rose to $5.5 billion, up from $1.33 billion in the year-ago quarter.
- Broadcom's CEO cited the strong revenue to continued investments from hyperscale partners in AI accelerators and connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
Siliconangle | 7 Mar, 2025

Broadcom shares soar 16% as earnings top estimates on demand for custom AI chips
- Broadcom reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations.
- The chipmaker provided strong guidance for the current quarter.
- Broadcom's artificial intelligence business is driving its recent boom.
- The company recorded $4.1 billion in AI revenue and expects continued strength in the segment.
CNBC | 7 Mar, 2025

Broadcom just proved Nvidia will be looking over its shoulder for a while longer
- Broadcom's AI revenue surged 77% year-over-year, boosting its stock after a volatile 2021 so far.
- Broadcom's custom AI chips, designed with cloud companies, offer lower-cost options than Nvidia.
- Analysts predict the ASIC market will nearly double this year.
- Broadcom's AI business reported $4.1 billion in revenue in the last quarter, a 77% uptick compared to the same period last year.
Insider | 7 Mar, 2025
Broadcom has won. 70 percent of large VMware customers bought its biggest bundle
- Broadcom announced strong growth with revenue of $14.92 billion and net income of $5.5 billion for the quarter ended February 2nd, its first for FY 2025.
- Broadcom's infrastructure software business unit posted $6.7 billion revenue for Q1, up from $4.55 billion for the same quarter last year.
- Broadcom's software sales saw significant growth from $1.97 billion in Q4 2023 to $6.7 billion in Q1 2025, likely due to VMware.
- Broadcom's strategy involved selling bundles of code and support, such as VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), which 70% of its largest 10,000 customers adopted.
- The company's software business achieved a 76% operating margin in Q1, up from 59% a year ago, possibly due to cost-cutting at VMware.
- Broadcom also reported engagement with additional hyperscalers for custom AI accelerators, hinting at advancements in AI-related products.
- Broadcom CEO Hock Tan suggested US government build more VMware-powered private clouds, highlighting efficiency gains post consolidation of data centers.
- Broadcom's share price has fluctuated, driven by factors like AI-related stock performance, trade tariffs, and market shifts following earnings announcements.
- Despite rumors, Tan stated Broadcom is not currently looking to acquire more companies, focusing on AI and VMware initiatives.
The Register | 7 Mar, 2025

Broadcom urges VMware customers to patch ‘emergency’ zero-day bugs under active exploitation
- Broadcom has urged VMware customers to patch three zero-day vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited by hackers.
- The vulnerabilities, collectively known as "ESXicape," affect widely-used software hypervisor products - VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion.
- If successfully exploited, the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to escape their sandbox and gain unauthorized access to the hypervisor and subsequently compromise any other virtual machine on the same physical data center.
- Urging customers to apply the patches immediately, Broadcom has released security patches for the vulnerabilities, which were discovered by Microsoft and have been actively targeted by ransomware groups in the past.
TechCrunch | 5 Mar, 2025

TSMC’s $100B Bet: US-China Chip War Heats Up
- Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC plans to invest $100 billion in US chip manufacturing over the next four years, as confirmed by Donald Trump, aiming to boost domestic semiconductor production.
- TSMC's expansion in the US will benefit tech giants like AMD, NVIDIA, Apple, and Broadcom, securing AI chip capacity and supply chains.
- The investment acts as a strategic move in the US-China tech rivalry, strengthening the US AI ecosystem and countering the competitive threat from Chinese AI firms.
- Despite market fluctuations, TSMC is considered undervalued, with a strong potential for growth, as reflected in the $100 billion investment.
TronWeekly | 5 Mar, 2025

Broadcom drives application-aware networking for the AI era
- Telecom operators are exploring new models to monetize networks beyond basic connectivity with the rise of AI-driven applications.
- Application-aware networking enables providers to dynamically allocate resources for critical applications like AI workloads.
- Broadcom's VeloSky product facilitates the convergence of multiple networks at the application level, unlocking new revenue avenues.
- The approach integrates technologies such as 5G, fiber, and satellite to optimize connectivity based on specific enterprise needs.
- The focus is on dynamic adaptability, ensuring reliability and intelligent resource allocation for mission-critical applications.
- By combining different network types, including 5G, satellite, and fiber, applications can perform optimally even in high-demand scenarios.
- AI-driven workloads require rethinking network design, as they generate more upstream traffic than traditional applications.
- Real-time data and AI adjustments in networks prioritize applications with low latency, creating new revenue opportunities for service providers.
- The surge in AI applications necessitates networks that can support evolving traffic patterns, machine-to-machine communication, and data-intensive processes.
- Application-aware networking, dynamic connectivity, and AI convergence are reshaping telecom infrastructure and unlocking new capabilities.
Siliconangle | 5 Mar, 2025

Nvidia and Broadcom are testing Intel's 18A capabilities, but future deals remain uncertain
- Intel is conducting manufacturing tests with Nvidia and Broadcom to evaluate its 18A process.
- The tests aim to assess the behavior and capabilities of the process, and do not guarantee future business for Intel.
- TSMC, a Taiwanese chipmaker, announced a $100 billion investment in US chip production, but not necessarily for Intel's assets.
- Intel's 18A process is expected to introduce advanced semiconductor features and will be used in upcoming laptop processors and server CPUs.
TechSpot | 4 Mar, 2025

Earnings Report: March 3–7, 2025
- Broadcom is set to announce its earnings, with a focus on its involvement in AI infrastructure.
- Marvell Technology's earnings report is anticipated to reflect the growing demand for AI hardware.
- The integration of AI into trading strategies has transformed the financial markets.
- The earnings reports of Broadcom and Marvell Technology will provide insights into the semiconductor industry and the rise of AI in trading.
Medium | 4 Mar, 2025

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Broadcom FAQs
When was Broadcom founded?
Broadcom was founded in 1976. The company has been operating for 49 years primarily in the Semiconductors sector.
Where is the Broadcom headquarters located?
Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, California. It operates in 2 cities such as Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Bangalore / Bengaluru. To explore all the office locations, visit Broadcom locations.
How many employees does Broadcom have in India?
Broadcom currently has more than 4,200+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Broadcom based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Broadcom have good work-life balance?
Broadcom has a work-life balance rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 38% employees rated Broadcom 3 or below, while 62% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read Broadcom work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Broadcom good for career growth?
Career growth at Broadcom is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.7. 38% employees rated Broadcom 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Broadcom promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Broadcom?
Working at Broadcom comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for salary & benefits. However, it is poorly rated for job security, promotions / appraisal and company culture, based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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