Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Haifa, Israel
November 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Technical interview by two people.
I was asked multiple technical questions, both general and specific to the job.
Both of the interviewers were very impatient, and the interview was very hard mentally due to their behavior.
Questions
Implement a queue that is used by two processes.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Intel Senior Software Engineer role in Haifa, Israel.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Haifa, Israel is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Intel's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Haifa, Israel.
Intel Work Experiences
4.0
In over 13 years at Intel, I've always thought they have been very accommodating to work-life balance
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chandler, Arizona, United States
June 10, 2014
Pros: Work-life balance, competitive compensation compared to the rest of the industry, and great benefits.
Cons: Intel is a changing company.
In the next 3-4 years, it will undergo significant changes, and any employee at Intel needs to understand that and be able to adapt to changing business needs. Since it's a huge corporation, you have to deal with all of the politics and processes that go along with that type of company.
4.0
It's been a good experience. Exactly the kind of career-starting job I was hoping to land after college
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
March 25, 2012
Pros: Just a very solid, industry-leading company.
The base pay could be better, but the bonuses are pretty good.
Oregon is a great place to live.
Cons: Work-life balance is there for some but non-existent for others. Not everyone pulls their weight. Not all teams work at the same level of intensity. There's a poor track record in hiring and retaining individuals from underrepresented minority groups, though the company is trying to improve this.
Both Oregon and California have high state income tax.
3.0
Frustrating to make progress
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
July 23, 2025
Pros: decent pay package
flexible work location
many knowledgeable long-timers
free to share info with many different folks from across the company (mostly through MS Teams, though)
Cons: Higher-level engineers mostly don't have time for your questions when ramping up, as they're fighting copious fires all the time.
The company's structure seems very old.
Many unfinished internal tools, which don't fully solve your problem, can lead to seemingly minor issues taking a long time to triage and fix.
Culture can be imposing to newcomers, as there are specific ways of doing things that must be learned with little explanation.
- 4.0In over 13 years at Intel, I've always thought they have been very accommodating to work-life balanceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChandler, Arizona, United StatesJune 10, 2014Pros: Work-life balance, competitive compensation compared to the rest of the industry, and great benefits.Cons: Intel is a changing company. In the next 3-4 years, it will undergo significant changes, and any employee at Intel needs to understand that and be able to adapt to changing business needs. Since it's a huge corporation, you have to deal with all of the politics and processes that go along with that type of company.
- 4.0It's been a good experience. Exactly the kind of career-starting job I was hoping to land after collegeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesMarch 25, 2012Pros: Just a very solid, industry-leading company. The base pay could be better, but the bonuses are pretty good. Oregon is a great place to live.Cons: Work-life balance is there for some but non-existent for others. Not everyone pulls their weight. Not all teams work at the same level of intensity. There's a poor track record in hiring and retaining individuals from underrepresented minority groups, though the company is trying to improve this. Both Oregon and California have high state income tax.
- 3.0Frustrating to make progressSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 23, 2025Pros: decent pay package flexible work location many knowledgeable long-timers free to share info with many different folks from across the company (mostly through MS Teams, though)Cons: Higher-level engineers mostly don't have time for your questions when ramping up, as they're fighting copious fires all the time. The company's structure seems very old. Many unfinished internal tools, which don't fully solve your problem, can lead to seemingly minor issues taking a long time to triage and fix. Culture can be imposing to newcomers, as there are specific ways of doing things that must be learned with little explanation.
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