Software Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
February 1, 2014
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I was just kind of called out of the blue.
They didn't really interview me on much, just asked basic C questions.
It was kind of easy, to tell you the truth.
If you have taken any sort of class in C, you're golden.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the Intel Software Engineer role in Santa Clara, California.
Success Rate
71%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their 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
Positive71%
Neutral25%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Software Engineer interview process in Santa Clara, California.
Intel Work Experiences
1.0
I am in a bad situation right now
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
December 4, 2024
Pros: A hardware company is interesting to work for.
Cons: going down in a bad way
2.0
Very chill, very boring
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: - Work a few hours a week
- Everyone is chill
Cons: You will learn nothing.
To get ahead and do anything meaningful is nearly impossible. If you try to, you will be beholden to sister teams doing nothing and your own teammates overestimating work. Don't shake the culture-type feel.
Pay is slightly above average as a general average, but very below for a top 100 company.
3.0
Good Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
December 18, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance and benefits.
Cons: Pay is very below market rate.
- 1.0I am in a bad situation right nowSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesDecember 4, 2024Pros: A hardware company is interesting to work for.Cons: going down in a bad way
- 2.0Very chill, very boringSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: - Work a few hours a week - Everyone is chillCons: You will learn nothing. To get ahead and do anything meaningful is nearly impossible. If you try to, you will be beholden to sister teams doing nothing and your own teammates overestimating work. Don't shake the culture-type feel. Pay is slightly above average as a general average, but very below for a top 100 company.
- 3.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesDecember 18, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance and benefits.Cons: Pay is very below market rate.
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