Intel Employee Reviews for Senior Engineering Manager

"Intel can be a great place to work, but it can also be grueling at times, with expectations such that you should be constantly stretching yourself to grow in an extremely competitive, meritocratic environment."

What do you like about working at Intel?

"The hard work can pay handsomely in this meritocratic environment - the hardest workers are rewarded well."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be sure you're ready for high expectations about your output quality and ability to contribute broadly. Your sphere of influence is expected to grow every year, and you need to be an expert at influencing people and constantly exceeding the goals laid out for you. This is not an environment for everyone - overachievers only need apply."

What don't you like about working at Intel?

"Once you hit the threshold of being considered a major contributor, you'll forever be putting in 60+ hour weeks."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Correctly size teams and organizations - stop shipping jobs overseas just to lower the bottom line costs. It's not an effective way to make genuine progress. Managers are constantly chasing quality issues and lack of good progress with teams that are split across continents and cultures. It's definitely herding cats..."