How many rounds of interview for Intel?

Intel's interview process typically consists of 4 to 6 rounds of interviews, depending on the role and level you're applying for. Here's a general breakdown of the common stages:

1. Initial phone screen

• This is usually with a recruiter or HR representative.
• Purpose: To assess your general background, motivations, and overall fit for the role.
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.

2. Technical phone screen

• This could be with a hiring manager or a senior team member.
• Focus: Covers your technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and relevant experience. You may be asked coding, algorithm, or domain-specific questions.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.

3. On-site or virtual technical interviews

• You'll usually face multiple technical interviews (2-3 rounds), which dive deeper into your technical expertise.
• Topics: Coding, data structures, algorithms, system design, or domain-specific questions.
• Duration: Each round typically lasts 45–60 minutes.

4. Behavioral/HR interview

• Focus: Your soft skills, teamwork, leadership qualities, and how you handle different situations. They may use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to evaluate your responses.
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.

5. Hiring Manager interview (optional)

• In some cases, the hiring manager may want to have a final discussion to assess team fit, expectations, and any last clarifications.
• Duration: 30–60 minutes.

6. Final interview/Decision

• Sometimes, you may have an additional round or a final interview with a senior leader or team lead, depending on the level of the role.

Preparation resources

If you're preparing for a technical role, I recommend checking out these DesignGurus.io courses:

• Grokking System Design Fundamentals for beginners looking to understand system design.
• Grokking the Coding Interview: Patterns for Coding Questions for coding interviews.

For system design interviews, here’s a helpful resource:

• Complete System Design Guide by DesignGurus.io.