Process
We both realized that I was applying for the wrong kind of job.
They wanted a user with hardware experience, and mine is 90% software.
It seems like it wouldn't have been a difficult interview for someone with the proper experience.
He asked me about my knowledge of page tables, caches, and similar concepts, things that would typically be covered in undergraduate introductory computer hardware courses.
Questions
What is a page table?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Intel Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
44%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their Engineering roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral50%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Engineering interview process in United States.
Intel Work Experiences
1.0
Ruthless employer that doesn't stand by its values
Engineering • Former Employee
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
August 1, 2018
Pros: 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.
5.0
Great Team, Work-life Balance Lacking
Engineering • Current Employee
December 15, 2022
Pros: Great teamwork with other functional members.
Cons: Team Building and Life Balance
5.0
Fast Pace, Good Balance
Engineering • Current Employee
Kulim, Malaysia
December 4, 2020
Pros: Good work and life balance
Cons: Too fast to work in.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Team, Work-life Balance LackingEngineering • Current EmployeeDecember 15, 2022Pros: Great teamwork with other functional members.Cons: Team Building and Life Balance
- 5.0Fast Pace, Good BalanceEngineering • Current EmployeeKulim, MalaysiaDecember 4, 2020Pros: Good work and life balanceCons: Too fast to work in.
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