Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
January 1, 2009
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
HR screen on phone.
Phone interview by Manager.
Followed by an onsite interview with three to four colleagues.
Followed by an HR call, salary negotiation, and a final offer.
Questions
Unexpected questions arise out of what they are doing, rather than what you know.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Intel Senior Software Engineer role in Santa Clara, California.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Santa Clara, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Santa Clara, California.
Intel Work Experiences
2.0
Ok Ok Company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
September 16, 2011
Pros: Good technology company.
Not heavy pressure.
Privacy at the workplace.
Cons: The pay is not good.
The facilities are not good, unlike other companies.
It is a more relaxed place than a challenging place to work.
4.0
Good company, bad timing
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
September 26, 2025
Pros: Supportive people, a generally calm and nurturing environment.
Great place to explore new ideas and work on the things you want to.
Cons: Bad timing, in terms of economics. A less intense work environment makes it prone to be left behind the competitors.
3.0
Great technology but low on motivating employees
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
June 17, 2008
Pros: Intel is poised for changes under Ottellini. There are core groups involved with the cutting edge that are far more satisfied with their positions. If you are looking to work for Intel, you want to ensure that you aren't too many layers away from the core technology.
Cons: You feel like a cog in the wheel, too entrenched in values inscribed by Grove, which are in some ways treated like the US Constitution.
- 2.0Ok Ok CompanySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesSeptember 16, 2011Pros: Good technology company. Not heavy pressure. Privacy at the workplace.Cons: The pay is not good. The facilities are not good, unlike other companies. It is a more relaxed place than a challenging place to work.
- 4.0Good company, bad timingSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesSeptember 26, 2025Pros: Supportive people, a generally calm and nurturing environment. Great place to explore new ideas and work on the things you want to.Cons: Bad timing, in terms of economics. A less intense work environment makes it prone to be left behind the competitors.
- 3.0Great technology but low on motivating employeesSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesJune 17, 2008Pros: Intel is poised for changes under Ottellini. There are core groups involved with the cutting edge that are far more satisfied with their positions. If you are looking to work for Intel, you want to ensure that you aren't too many layers away from the core technology.Cons: You feel like a cog in the wheel, too entrenched in values inscribed by Grove, which are in some ways treated like the US Constitution.
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