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Application Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Intel for 2 years
March 9, 2023
Swindon, Wiltshire
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Great bonus system; anyone can give anyone else a bonus, with manager permission.
  • Top-level talent; so many people to learn from.
  • Flexible work hours; most people aren't concerned about the hours you work, provided you get the work done.
  • Opportunity to work different roles; anyone can apply for a gig (2-20 hours a week) in another team, building out their expertise in that area.
Cons

High expectations. The bar is high, and exceeding that often is near impossible, which can make life stressful.

Over-management; lots of schemes and initiatives are created by bored middle management, taking up lots of time with little return more often than not.

Death by meetings; it often feels like I spend more time in meetings than doing work. Everyone claims that anyone is free to leave when they feel the meeting isn't providing value, but in reality, you're expected to be there and participate in them.

Advice to Management

Free up employees' time to work on profitable work and their day jobs. Keep "initiatives" to a minimum, keep them focused, and keep them short.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
5.0

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