We’re about to enter an exciting, messy transition. Not only will Apple Silicon make better Macs, it will force Microsoft to polish its Windows on ARM act, both hardware and software. In turn, this will cause PC OEMs to reconsider their... — read more 

https://fossi-foundation.org/2020/06/30/skywater-pdk

IT Refactoring = LAYOFFS

https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21295475/apple-mac-processors-arm-silicon-chips-wwdc-2020

Do managers get “points” for leading projects that don’t actually improve yield, run-rate, or quality? Also, what’s with these questions they ask that are not relevant to the actual problem/don’t help?

Barefoot group at Intel. Major (!) problems with Tofino 2; CEO out. Cuts rumored for Q3.

Jim Keller Resigns from Intel, Effective Immediately Dr. Ian Cutress Intel has just published a news release on its website stating that Jim Keller has resigned from the company, effective immediately, due to personal reasons. Jim Keller was... — read more 

And JK’s departure from INTC is yet just another example of unbearable toxic nature of management at this old dog. Good riddance INTC your a dinosaur that can no longer compete, repackage old tech and old processors is all you now know.

Just saw the news report. Perhaps his straight forward, abrasive style didn't fit well with Intel"s culture. What is the story from inside?

Does anyone have insights why Jim Keller is leaving Intel after only two years?

Keller is out. More execs to follow suit. My manager just asked me to start looking outside

So much for our high profile CPU guru hire. Can't blame him for resting and vesting.

It have begun.

Is there a % cap on internal hire pay offers? I'm currently interviewing for an internal transfer within the same group (but on another team). I'm currently a grade 6 (just promoted to a 6 in January of this year) and the role I'm applying for is... — read more 

When I was layed off in 2016 because I got a stk-level 4,I was told that I can never be rehired. However,I see that some people who were in the same situation as me have been rehired. Is there a change in Intel policy of rehiring? Getting 1... — read more 

Hi I heard that intel is re-hiring ISP employees if the termination is greater than 2yrs, is it a true statement?

What's your estimate? What's your reasoning?

Intel is one of the most automated fabs in the world. With all the automation improvements, why are people still essentially putting in unpaid overtime? Intel needs to be satisfied at some point. The fab needs to be focused on continuous improvement... — read more 

Link to article. https://www.anandtech.com/show/15803/tsmc-build-5nm-fab-in-arizona-for-2024 Finally, some real competition against Intel, fab management better start getting their sh– together now or tech’s will be jumping ship in a big way, I’m... — read more 

If you completed the employee survey honestly this year and your sites scores are low management feels your not worth investment due to lack of engagement. It appears management is not looking for your honest opinion.

They waited for the only project in this team (LSC) to be delivered and then laid off everybody. Sh–tiest place I ever worked with, evil. Pure evil. But I think the guys were top notch and will find something soon. Go to Hell Intel.

are there any re-hire chances back to intel USA, in case of involuntary separation? if not in USA, how abt re-hire chances in india intel after sometime?

Major Agile cleanup is afoot, overseeing of work roles to disappear, RTE, SGO, BRM, SSO, FLM to manage the APT moving forward. Can't happen soon enough

My first line manager (FLM) let me know this week that senior IT management feels that low employee experience survey results at specific site locations demonstrates a lack of engagement at those sites and thus IT leadership will look to not invest... — read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-08/intel-accused-by-workers-of-prioritizing-chip-output-over-safety

My first line manager told me the low site survey scores are looked upon by senior IT leaders as a indication that employees at those sites are not engaged and at risk of limited future investment in those sites. It appears that at least IT does not... — read more 

No offense intel but there is no way I will return to work in person during this pandemic. Not worth the risk and No task or intel person will change that. Anyone else going in person?

Intel to buy smart urban transit startup Moovit for $1B to boost its autonomous car division https://outline.com/4dHLzK

I worked on the ME acquisition a few years back. It was a very expensive bet and hope it is paying off. Any thoughts?

Interviewing with EX Intel modem SoC team in Munich. What is the expected salary for 10 years of experience?. Are the RSUs issued at Apple level?. Currently at a grade equivalent to Intel G8/Apple ICT4

Apple has announced that they're coming out with a Mac powered by their own (ARM-based?) chip pretty soon. How bad will this eat into Intel's consumer biz? I know that Macs make up a small fraction (15% tops?) of the desktop market, but the brand... — read more 

Hi, I’ve been applying for jobs. I have a phone interview with another company on the east coast in a wafer-related position similar to here with what appears to be more innovation. If you have worked in fabs on the other side of the US, could you... — read more 

I'm seeing a lot of new job postings going up this week. Has the freeze been listed, or are these all the approved 'essential' hires?

Do you? If you were let go tomorrow, aside from the annoyance of looking for a new job, in six months would you give a c-ap? Me, almost 7 years in, nope; it might just be a good thing. What say you?

recently i have received an email meeting schedule from security specialist with the subject “ confidential investigation” , copying my manner and HR in it. can anybody throw some hint abt it?

We are full "fragile" aka agile model and what a forest fire this is. A model of micro management, everything critical pushed down from top model with a complete disregard of good process practices. Roles designed to do nothing but forward mail and... — read more 

Too expensive, too many, they provide very little to the bottom line, too much ego, low capability, poor execution driving the delays, is your experience diferent?

New CIO today in her best inarticulate way is prepping Intel IT for upcoming COVID19 layoffs. Let the motivation games begin.

Intel doesn't care about how they look during the pandemic. Stock price and executive bonuses are way more important than destroying lives of people who have no chance of finding another job in the foreseeable future. More big layoffs to come... — read more 

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