Intel

Very accommodating of people's needs, whether for a new mother, a sabbatical for an ailing family member, or any valid reason.

Whatever grade level you are, if you find something wrong, you can raise your voice, and you are heard.

Abundant opportunities across multiple groups.

Easy to move around in different groups/teams (Validation/Design/BE).

One never feels stagnant in terms of knowledge. There always exists a new challenge if you are willing.

Nowhere else have I found the opportunity for personal growth as a leader. Intel does invest in both their technical and people leaders.

Pay will not be the best in the industry.

Different teams do have some proprietary tools/methodology.

Being a huge company, it's process-driven. So, few processes might seem redundant to most, especially when you are at a lower grade and don't see the big picture.

We need to retain their great talent, as huge investment is done on talent in terms of time spent, and they are the true asset.