Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hillsboro, Oregon
January 30, 2013
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Resume entered in jobs online.
Received a call from the manager for a phone screen.
General questions about work experience were asked.
Brought onsite to speak with:
- One lead architect
- Three senior engineers
- One junior engineer
- The manager
Most of the discussion focused on previous work experience.
There was one very technical interview.
Questions
When I click on the screen, what happens?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 31 interview experiences for the Intel Software Engineer role in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Success Rate
71%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hillsboro, Oregon is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive71%
Neutral23%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Software Engineer interview process in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Intel Work Experiences
3.0
Average place to work. Decent benefits
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
September 16, 2008
Pros: Big name company.
Technology focused.
Benefits package is decent. No 401k, but an internal pension plan which is reasonably good.
Decent leave/vacation options. Decent insurance options. Has a paid sabbatical for employees every 7 years.
Cons: Big, unresponsive management.
Their compensation is not at par with the industry.
Slow to react to market dynamics.
Has been repeatedly accused previously of mistreating employees.
There have been regular layoffs in the last few years, so there is no job security.
5.0
Enjoyable Work, Limited Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
October 15, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance and enjoyable work.
Cons: Not much technical growth related to software engineering.
4.0
Good Benefits, Lost Guidance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
January 3, 2016
Pros: Good company to work for, with pretty good benefits, including health insurance and stocks.
Cons: Big company, so it is easy to get lost with no proper career guidance from peers and mentors.
- 3.0Average place to work. Decent benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesSeptember 16, 2008Pros: Big name company. Technology focused. Benefits package is decent. No 401k, but an internal pension plan which is reasonably good. Decent leave/vacation options. Decent insurance options. Has a paid sabbatical for employees every 7 years.Cons: Big, unresponsive management. Their compensation is not at par with the industry. Slow to react to market dynamics. Has been repeatedly accused previously of mistreating employees. There have been regular layoffs in the last few years, so there is no job security.
- 5.0Enjoyable Work, Limited GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesOctober 15, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance and enjoyable work.Cons: Not much technical growth related to software engineering.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Lost GuidanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesJanuary 3, 2016Pros: Good company to work for, with pretty good benefits, including health insurance and stocks.Cons: Big company, so it is easy to get lost with no proper career guidance from peers and mentors.
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