I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Broadcom (San Jose, CA) in Mar 2011
Interview
4-5 interviews minimum. Technical depth, process awareness, communication skills, leadership qualities, areas of strength specifically as identified in the resume, specific examples that show capability and initiatives. Interviews are typically covered in a single day, but in some cases the candidate is brought in for the second or even third time especially for marketing jobs where cross functional interaction is important. Have good references as that really helps.