Process
I was applying for a team in Oregon that could also be based out of Chandler, AZ.
This was for a Sr. Software Engineer position, focusing on web development plus other skills.
The interview process included:
- The first interview was with the hiring manager. It was an informal "get to know you" session to assess candidate and job alignment.
- Next, I completed a personality test with a team member.
- Then, I had two technical interviews:
- One with the tech lead.
- One with the tech manager.
They asked basic development questions designed to test both depth and breadth of knowledge. We also dove into some "what if" scenarios to design a website.
Nothing was too difficult, and while there were several questions I couldn't answer, it didn't seem to matter much.
Questions
Design a website for a specific situation. What technologies would you use, and why?
Was this helpful?
Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Intel Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Intel's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Intel Work Experiences
- 4.0Good workplaceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMunich, Bavaria, GermanyMarch 25, 2020Pros: Good salary and a very friendly work environment.Cons: Management decisions or mistakes affect employees, leading to many layoffs in the past.
- 3.0Contracting as Intel Contract Employee (Blue Badge)Senior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesDecember 9, 2015Pros: Salaried and blue badge workplace benefits, such as reduced lunch costs in the cafeteria and free fruit, health care plans, and about half the benefits of an FTE, which is way more than Green Badge Contractors get. Also, they can work 24 months out of any 36, rather than 18 months out of 24.Cons: No bonuses. If your hiring manager promised bonuses, he lied. No overtime. If you were used to doing overtime as a green badge, forget it. You'll still do the overtime, but as a salaried employee, you will not be paid for it. And don't let them tell you it is 24 months out of any 30 either. Many hiring managers do not understand contracting. You'll lose out and have to take a full year away from Intel. Intel does not respect talent, and ICE is not a path to FTE. They also use contractors to underpay talent. On average, a contract at Intel is $10-$20/hr below market rate for upper-scale employees.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Lower PaySenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeGdańsk, PolandAugust 27, 2025Pros: Good benefits A lot of opportunitiesCons: Payrange has become less competitive than before.
Intel Interview Questions
