Intel
Technology / SemiconductorsFounded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel is one of the world's oldest and largest semiconductor companies. Its microprocessors have powered the majority of personal computers and data centre servers since the 1980s.
Official Intel Careers Website
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1968
- Founders
- Robert Noyce & Gordon Moore
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, California
- Industry
- Semiconductors
About Intel
Intel was founded in Mountain View, California in July 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, who had previously co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor. Andy Grove, who became a pivotal figure in Intel's growth, joined as an early employee. Intel initially produced memory chips before pivoting to microprocessors.
Intel's x86 processor architecture, introduced with the 8086 in 1978, became the standard for personal computing. The company dominated microprocessor manufacturing for decades. Pat Gelsinger, who returned as CEO in 2021, launched Intel Foundry Services to compete directly with TSMC in contract chip manufacturing.
What Intel Does
Client Computing
Core and Core Ultra processors for laptops and desktop PCs.
Data Center & AI
Xeon server processors, Gaudi AI accelerators, and data centre infrastructure products.
Network & Edge
Network infrastructure chips and edge computing solutions.
Intel Foundry
Contract semiconductor manufacturing services for external chip designers.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Intel.
- Chip Design (VLSI/RTL)
- Process & Manufacturing Engineering
- Software Engineering
- AI & Machine Learning
- Sales & Marketing
- Finance
- Research & Development
- Legal
Intel's History
- 1968Founded
Intel founded by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore in Mountain View, California.
- 1971World's first commercial microprocessor
Intel 4004 released -- the world's first commercially available microprocessor.
- 1978x86 architecture established
Intel 8086 released, establishing the x86 architecture that became the foundation for personal computing.
- 1993Pentium launched
Pentium processor launched, becoming the most recognisable processor brand of the PC era.
- 2005Apple switches to Intel
Apple announces transition of Mac computers from PowerPC to Intel processors.
- 2021Foundry strategy launched
Pat Gelsinger returns as CEO; Intel Foundry Services launched to manufacture chips for external customers.
Purpose & Values
“To create world-changing technology that improves the life of every person on the planet”
