Post Silicon Validation Engineer Interview Experience - Folsom, California
August 1, 2012
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Basic questions.
Had 4 rounds:
- Software
- Computer Architecture
- Debugging
- HR
Software:
- Basic definitions of static, friend, virtual, etc.
- Couple of programs:
- To find if a given number is a power of 2.
- Linked list.
- Advantages and disadvantages.
Architecture:
- Divide by 2 counter.
- Cache coherency protocol.
- To draw a computer system.
Debugging:
- Simple debugging questions related to project and internship work.
Questions
All simple questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Intel Post Silicon Validation Engineer role in Folsom, California.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their Post Silicon Validation Engineer roles in Folsom, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Post Silicon Validation Engineer interview process in Folsom, California.
Intel Work Experiences
5.0
Friendly Team, Relaxed Pace
Post Silicon Validation Engineer • Former Employee
Folsom, California, United States
April 6, 2025
Pros: Friendly Environment With an Innovative Team
Cons: Relaxed environment and no strict deadlines
3.0
It's a good company to work with. They take care of work-life balance
Post Silicon Validation Engineer • Current Employee
Folsom, California, United States
July 19, 2023
Pros: Multiple facilities they provide, wrt health care & 401k. They help to explore other domains of work.
Cons: Learning growth is slow and a less risk-taking attitude.
4.0
Comfy Work, Job Insecurity
Post Silicon Validation Engineer • Former Employee
Israel, Israel
November 11, 2025
Pros: Very comfortable and good work-life balance.
Cons: Instability and a lot of layoffs.
- 5.0Friendly Team, Relaxed PacePost Silicon Validation Engineer • Former EmployeeFolsom, California, United StatesApril 6, 2025Pros: Friendly Environment With an Innovative TeamCons: Relaxed environment and no strict deadlines
- 3.0It's a good company to work with. They take care of work-life balancePost Silicon Validation Engineer • Current EmployeeFolsom, California, United StatesJuly 19, 2023Pros: Multiple facilities they provide, wrt health care & 401k. They help to explore other domains of work.Cons: Learning growth is slow and a less risk-taking attitude.
- 4.0Comfy Work, Job InsecurityPost Silicon Validation Engineer • Former EmployeeIsrael, IsraelNovember 11, 2025Pros: Very comfortable and good work-life balance.Cons: Instability and a lot of layoffs.
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