Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hillsboro, Oregon
May 1, 2011
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I was initially contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn and submitted my resume.
Several weeks later, I was contacted by Intel for a phone interview. The interview was scheduled for the following Monday and consisted of some very basic questions about programming and software engineering, as well as some behavioral questions.
The interviewer's manager called me later that day for a follow-up interview. The day after that (Tuesday), they scheduled me for a full-day on-site interview for that Thursday.
The on-site interview consisted of eight one-hour interviews, one of them over lunch. They asked a lot of technical questions about a variety of topics, many behavioral questions, and I covered the whiteboard in the conference room with code several times.
I have been selected, but the HR manager has been out for the week and will be contacting me on Monday to present an offer.
Questions
Implement a class structure for a deck of cards.
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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
1.0
Work culture is down the drain
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
August 10, 2025
Pros: Nothing. Most of the pros this company had have been snatched away.
Cons: Toxic work culture, 5x the work because most of my colleagues left, and not much pay raises.
2.0
Engineers: overworked and under-appreciated
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
November 15, 2015
Pros: -- Intel tries to make it a "Great Place To Work".
* They have free movies/events and free fruit. If you are non-exempt (non-salary), this is great. If you are exempt (salaried), it depends on your specific job if it is really a benefit, since work still piles up.
-- They have a full doctor's office on site, so getting healthcare is very easy.
-- They have a nice gym/fitness program & many fitness classes.
-- They have a shuttle to public transit for those who wish to go green, and they offer a pre-tax benefit so that you can save money on public transit.
Cons: There is a divide between the treatment of exempt (salaried) employees and non-exempt employees, technical and non-technical employees, and levels of stress based on how close you are to the Fab.
If you are salaried, in a highly technical area that is in TMG (The Manufacturing Group), you will often be expected to work your nights and weekends with no added compensation.
Ironically, the higher your degree level (PhD being the worst), you will be less appreciated than others because others will expect you to meet unrealistic deadlines that force you to work 60-80 hour weeks.
Deadlines are often set on weekends or right after holidays so that you are forced to work on your "off-time".
The fast pace/high demands are not offset by freedom. You are no longer allowed to work from home unless you have a good reason, and you are expected to be physically present at least standard work hours.
There is a lot of hypocrisy here. There are "Great Place to Work" events that appear to be geared towards employees who are not worked as hard.
Upper management throws around the term "great place to work", but the extra events, team builders, or dinners seem forced and just to save face. They are for all employees (technicians and less technical staff also), not just for those for whom they are likely designed to offset the long hours. There is nothing extra for those who work crazy hours.
The "Great Place to Work" events come with a cost. If there is a deadline coming up or the Fab is waiting on you, your work still needs to get done, so you may get free food or a free movie, but will have to work late because your work is still there.
5.0
Nice company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
April 6, 2021
Pros: Excellent job security, benefits, and activities.
Cons: Too slow pacing sometimes, outdated culture.
- 1.0Work culture is down the drainSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesAugust 10, 2025Pros: Nothing. Most of the pros this company had have been snatched away.Cons: Toxic work culture, 5x the work because most of my colleagues left, and not much pay raises.
- 2.0Engineers: overworked and under-appreciatedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesNovember 15, 2015Pros: -- Intel tries to make it a "Great Place To Work". * They have free movies/events and free fruit. If you are non-exempt (non-salary), this is great. If you are exempt (salaried), it depends on your specific job if it is really a benefit, since work still piles up. -- They have a full doctor's office on site, so getting healthcare is very easy. -- They have a nice gym/fitness program & many fitness classes. -- They have a shuttle to public transit for those who wish to go green, and they offer a pre-tax benefit so that you can save money on public transit.Cons: There is a divide between the treatment of exempt (salaried) employees and non-exempt employees, technical and non-technical employees, and levels of stress based on how close you are to the Fab. If you are salaried, in a highly technical area that is in TMG (The Manufacturing Group), you will often be expected to work your nights and weekends with no added compensation. Ironically, the higher your degree level (PhD being the worst), you will be less appreciated than others because others will expect you to meet unrealistic deadlines that force you to work 60-80 hour weeks. Deadlines are often set on weekends or right after holidays so that you are forced to work on your "off-time". The fast pace/high demands are not offset by freedom. You are no longer allowed to work from home unless you have a good reason, and you are expected to be physically present at least standard work hours. There is a lot of hypocrisy here. There are "Great Place to Work" events that appear to be geared towards employees who are not worked as hard. Upper management throws around the term "great place to work", but the extra events, team builders, or dinners seem forced and just to save face. They are for all employees (technicians and less technical staff also), not just for those for whom they are likely designed to offset the long hours. There is nothing extra for those who work crazy hours. The "Great Place to Work" events come with a cost. If there is a deadline coming up or the Fab is waiting on you, your work still needs to get done, so you may get free food or a free movie, but will have to work late because your work is still there.
- 5.0Nice company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHillsboro, Oregon, United StatesApril 6, 2021Pros: Excellent job security, benefits, and activities.Cons: Too slow pacing sometimes, outdated culture.
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