The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Intel Corporation (Hillsboro, OR) in Sep 2010
Interview
The hiring process started with a recommendation to the hiring manager who then setup a phone interview. The phone interview basically went over questions like: why do you want to work for Intel? In this phase it is important to understand the culture at Intel PTD (Portland Tech Dev) which might be different from the general Intel culture. This is the group that churns out new chips every two years. The work is intense so if you like an intense work environment be sure to give examples of why you have enjoyed this in your PhD.
This was followed by an invitation to come to Hillsboro for an onsite. The interview consisted of a presentation on your dissertation work followed by 1:1 with managers. Be prepared to interview for 6-7 hours! If you go in ready for a long day you should be fine.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us the most challenging technical part in your PhD. How did you overcome that?
The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Intel Corporation (Chandler, AZ) in Oct 2010
Interview
The worst phone interviewer that I have ever had. It was like talking to a machine. She asked questions one by one without any extra words. When I am answering the questions, she just type and type without any response. Not friendly at all. Anyway, the questions are not difficult and all within my expertise.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle stress when the work loading is high?