Pros: Getting anywhere requires brown-nosing your way up the corporate ladder. It might be different in certain business groups, but more often than not, people will start something to get recognition and then kill it off before it becomes too difficult. Success is based on what you say you can do, not what you have done. These are pros if you think you can succeed in this environment: * Okay pay * Awesome health plans * Good PTO * Onsite gyms * Onsite cafeterias * Stock purchase plans that are as good as free money every few months.

Cons: The cafeteria is expensive. The company refuses to use modern development principles, and it's like moving mountains just to get people to use and understand Git. Everything moves at the speed of corporate.

Pros: Intel has a good culture and is committed to caring for its employees. The company is making efforts to prevent layoffs during the current economic downturn.

Cons: Salary cuts have been implemented (5%-25% depending on grade level) due to the current economy. Economic uncertainty may create instability and anxiety for employees.

Pros: Competitive pay and benefits. The right team can help you a lot.

Cons: Your dream software project will not be with Intel. If you want to create innovative software products, remember Intel is a hardware company, not a software company. The scrapheap is home to many software projects, long forgotten.