Broadcom Research Scientist Interview Questions

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CodingStart here. 12 questions · ~145 min

Use a hash map to find two array elements that sum to a target in O(n) time.

Validate C-Style Comment BalanceMedium

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Scan a string with pointers to verify C-style block comments are correctly opened and closed without nesting.

Hash TablesArraysSorting

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Merge Overlapping Memory RangesEasy

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Merge overlapping or adjacent memory ranges by sorting intervals and scanning once.

Hash TablesArrays

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Key Differences Between C and C++Easy

Compare C and C++ across paradigms, memory handling, abstraction, and language features.

ArraysStrings

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Implement Binary SearchEasy

Tests algorithm implementation skills and correctness reasoning.

RecursionArraysSearching

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More topics3 questions · ~36 min

Explain what drives strong research work and how that motivation connects to user value and product outcomes.

Handle Research Team DisagreementsEasy

Explain how you handle disagreements with colleagues while keeping a research project moving and preserving trust.

Trade-offsRisk Assessment

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Prioritize Across Multiple ProjectsEasy

Explain how you prioritize work across multiple operational projects with competing deadlines, impact, and stakeholder pressure.

RoadmappingScope ManagementPrioritization

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