Engineering Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
Process
The process began with a phone interview.
I then met with the manager to discuss skills and suitability.
Subsequently, I interviewed with each team member, the manager, the manager's manager, and the VP.
I had a one-on-one meeting with the manager's manager.
Finally, I made a presentation that was open to the general public.
The interview process was long, but they were very fast and efficient. I visited Intel 9 times overall before receiving the offer. I interviewed for a very specialized group, and the interview questions were never difficult. They were more focused on assessing if I was the right fit, as their requirements were very wide-ranging.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Intel Engineering role in Santa Clara, California.
Success Rate
Intel's interview process for their Engineering roles in Santa Clara, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Engineering interview process in Santa Clara, California.
Intel Work Experiences
- 1.0Ruthless employer that doesn't stand by its valuesEngineering • Former EmployeeMunich, Bavaria, GermanyAugust 1, 2018Pros: You'll learn fast and get great insight into how such a large structural organization works. Great pay, but be prepared to work 24/7 for it.Cons: Too many cons. The company talks about being part of a team, but the review process pits worker against worker. Every year, one person in a team will be delivered a poor review. It's about measuring your work against other team members. This may work for those selling a number of units, but in the world of SW engineering, it's impossible to compare. It's like comparing apples with oranges. Strong hierarchy of managers and above. Anyone below will have to rely on the goodwill of their manager to do well. If you have a bad manager (which there are many at Intel), then you can forget about a career. Although flexible working hours are offered, women are under pressure to perform and work long hours. This may not fit well with family life. Anyone with talent soon works out that they don't stand by their values and leaves.
- 4.0Good Benefits, No ConsEngineering • Former EmployeeNew Mexico, Maryland, United StatesAugust 26, 2025Pros: The benefit is kind of good.Cons: No cons for this company.
- 4.0A great companyEngineering • Former EmployeeMunich, Bavaria, GermanyOctober 7, 2020Pros: Great teams and leaders (depends on BU) Innovative environment Flexible working hours Learning opportunities, trainingCons: There are very limited career advancement opportunities.
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