Process
30-minute phone interview, followed by an onsite interview with 5 engineers.
Focus on OS and computer architecture questions, and one easy C coding problem.
I received the offer immediately after the onsite interview.
Questions
What is false sharing?
Malloc vs. Calloc
Using pointers to reverse a string in C.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 234 interview experiences for the Intel Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
52%
Pass Rate
Intel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive66%
Neutral26%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Intel's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Intel Work Experiences
4.0
Great Growth, Bad Manager
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
August 2, 2021
Pros: Intel has good benefits and an abundance of career growth classes. The company also offers a variety of DOT assignments to try other teams, with manager discretion.
Cons: I had a new and bad manager.
She was micromanaging and did not listen to new suggestions for the team to improve.
3.0
Perspective from an intern
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
September 27, 2015
Pros: Opportunity for career growth.
Lots of talented and well-educated employees.
Cons: The intern program is not very active.
It's not a very welcoming environment.
Mentorship opportunities and skill-building in the team were lacking.
4.0
Overall, a good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Haifa, Israel
April 11, 2013
Pros: Work/life balance is good. You can work from home if needed.
Cons: Sometimes a project requires working long hours.
- 4.0Great Growth, Bad ManagerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesAugust 2, 2021Pros: Intel has good benefits and an abundance of career growth classes. The company also offers a variety of DOT assignments to try other teams, with manager discretion.Cons: I had a new and bad manager. She was micromanaging and did not listen to new suggestions for the team to improve.
- 3.0Perspective from an internSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesSeptember 27, 2015Pros: Opportunity for career growth. Lots of talented and well-educated employees.Cons: The intern program is not very active. It's not a very welcoming environment. Mentorship opportunities and skill-building in the team were lacking.
- 4.0Overall, a good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHaifa, IsraelApril 11, 2013Pros: Work/life balance is good. You can work from home if needed.Cons: Sometimes a project requires working long hours.
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