Intel Interview Questions
Real, sourced Intel interview questions across 2 roles — 19 questions total, each with a structured answer outline. Updated for the 2026 hiring cycle from public interview reports.
Software Engineer (New Grad)
10 questionsIntel's new-grad SWE loop in 2026 is a recruiter screen, an online assessment, and a three to five round virtual onsite covering coding, computer architecture, and behavioral. Software roles span compilers (LLVM, oneAPI), graphics (Arc), datacenter software, AI/Habana, and platform firmware. Computer architecture knowledge matters more here than at most pure-software companies.
Software Engineer Intern
9 questionsIntel's SWE intern loop in 2026 is a recruiter screen, an online assessment, and a two to three round virtual interview covering coding, computer architecture basics, and a behavioral. Intern roles span compilers (LLVM, oneAPI), graphics drivers (Arc), AI software (Habana), datacenter tooling, and platform firmware. Intel intern bars are lighter on algorithm depth than new-grad but include architecture questions even for interns.