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Engineering Applications Developer
Former Employee
Worked at Intel for 4 years
November 12, 2015
Chandler, Arizona
4.0
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Pros

If you're a self-driven, competitive, highly technical person, then Intel is the place for you.

There are numerous opportunities to move around in the company, so you certainly won't feel "stuck". They reward handsomely for good work, and in general, there is a "work hard, play hard" mentality.

At least twice a year, there are various team-building events, and they're usually a lot of fun.

Cons

Work can get intense. If you lose focus or get disenchanted, it's better to get back in gear quickly or seek help. There's a yearly employee rating system, and if you happen to land in the bottom 10%, you're very likely to be on the list for the next round of layoffs. Also, if you're too sensitive or emotional, some of the personalities you encounter may seem harsh or lack empathy.

Advice to Management

Have more co-managers. Often, a single head tends to be one-tracked, and in my experience, sometimes cannot pull the group together effectively.

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