Fast pace and intense - Senior R&D Engineer TSMC Employee Review

3.0
Feb 7, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

#1 semiconductor foundry in the world, you can learn a lot about manufacturing here.

Cons

High pressure environment, bad WLB.

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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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