Process
The interview included:
- Some questions about experience and background, and behavioral questions.
- Next, two coding problems; one was similar to 2sum, and the other was similar to 3sum.
- Finally, a conceptual problem, with questions about how it would be implemented.
Each section lasted 30 minutes.
Questions
Given an array of integers nums and an integer target, return the two numbers whose sum is closest to target. You may not use the same element twice.
If there are multiple answers, return any. You can return the answer in any order.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Intel PEY - Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their PEY - Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral42%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's PEY - Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Intel Work Experiences
5.0
Nice work environment
PEY - Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 30, 2023
Pros: Very nice work environment. Managers and colleagues are all extremely friendly.
Cons: Pay is less than US.
5.0
Cool Company To Work For
Validation Engineer • Former Employee
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
September 19, 2020
Pros: Smart people, great culture, and all the tools you need to succeed.
Cons: The coffee machine was sometimes broken when I needed it most.
5.0
Great Ee Experience, Loved It
Hardware Engineer Co-Op • Former Employee
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
June 5, 2025
Pros: Lots of great experience for electrical engineering.
Cons: No cons. It was a great place to work.
- 5.0Nice work environmentPEY - Software Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaMarch 30, 2023Pros: Very nice work environment. Managers and colleagues are all extremely friendly.Cons: Pay is less than US.
- 5.0Cool Company To Work ForValidation Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 19, 2020Pros: Smart people, great culture, and all the tools you need to succeed.Cons: The coffee machine was sometimes broken when I needed it most.
- 5.0Great Ee Experience, Loved ItHardware Engineer Co-Op • Former EmployeeRichmond, British Columbia, CanadaJune 5, 2025Pros: Lots of great experience for electrical engineering.Cons: No cons. It was a great place to work.
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