Pros: There are a lot of interesting projects going on all the time. If you're the type of person who likes to work on something different every few years, Intel is the place for you. There's plenty of opportunity to learn new things by going from project to project.

Cons: Intel does not always have a clear focus on what it wants to do in order to continue growing. Aside from the basics of chip manufacturing, it changes its mind on what to specialize in every 5-10 years. That means that your project that was hot 5 years ago is likely to be scrapped now. Don't get too attached to any one project. You also have to be careful to be good at many things, or at least show that you can learn quickly. If you are known for being good at only one thing, you run the risk of being let go once your "one thing" is no longer relevant to the latest important projects.

Pros: Great benefits. Truly a place that emphasizes work/life balance. Moving away from cubicles towards more collaborative work environments.

Cons: Transition away from individualistic work environments is slow. Companies are large, and occasionally multiple teams will work on the same problem without knowing in-house solutions already exist.

Pros: Great products, cutting-edge technology.

Cons: Too much bureaucracy, typical of giant organizations.