Software Engineer Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
January 1, 2017
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Interviewers are great. Recruiters are very friendly. I can't get an offer because of an immigration issue. However, they agree to relocate me if I can work in Canada for Intel for one year.
Questions
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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
5.0
Good work environment. Pays a bit less than other tech companies
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
November 9, 2016
Pros: Good work environment with supporting managers and friendly colleagues.
Many people have worked at Intel for more than 10 years.
The company provides free drinks and fruits.
Cons: Pay is relatively less compared to software companies like Google and Facebook. There are bonus and stock benefits, but they are much less compared to those companies.
4.0
Great technology, products -- older workforce
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
May 9, 2013
Pros: Great health benefits.
Lots of lateral opportunities.
Stability and good pay.
Good work-life balance.
Cons: Overly hierarchical and bureaucratic.
Older employees aren't all digital natives.
Alienating to be less than 25 years old due to the very low population of under-30s.
Benefits disproportionately benefit middle-aged employees with families.
Entry-level employees are pigeonholed and not allowed any position of influence.
3.0
Decent Culture, No Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
May 15, 2017
Pros: Intel Air Shuttle for other US locations.
Decent work culture.
Employee benefits are OK.
Cons: No growth for software engineers.
Internal politics.
Lower pay.
Work-life balance is bad for many teams. Hire fewer people and assign more work.
- 5.0Good work environment. Pays a bit less than other tech companiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesNovember 9, 2016Pros: Good work environment with supporting managers and friendly colleagues. Many people have worked at Intel for more than 10 years. The company provides free drinks and fruits.Cons: Pay is relatively less compared to software companies like Google and Facebook. There are bonus and stock benefits, but they are much less compared to those companies.
- 4.0Great technology, products -- older workforceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesMay 9, 2013Pros: Great health benefits. Lots of lateral opportunities. Stability and good pay. Good work-life balance.Cons: Overly hierarchical and bureaucratic. Older employees aren't all digital natives. Alienating to be less than 25 years old due to the very low population of under-30s. Benefits disproportionately benefit middle-aged employees with families. Entry-level employees are pigeonholed and not allowed any position of influence.
- 3.0Decent Culture, No GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesMay 15, 2017Pros: Intel Air Shuttle for other US locations. Decent work culture. Employee benefits are OK.Cons: No growth for software engineers. Internal politics. Lower pay. Work-life balance is bad for many teams. Hire fewer people and assign more work.
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