Intel designs and manufactures semiconductors and related technologies and employs roughly 57,500 people worldwide. Recent payroll data shows 769 hires versus 6,734 departures, indicating a net contraction in staffing. The workforce spans 19 functional groups and thousands of roles that support chip design, fabrication, software, and corporate operations. Employees are distributed across major U.S. tech hubs and a broad international network of manufacturing and R&D sites.
Engineering is Intel’s largest organization with about 36,500 employees, representing nearly two-thirds of total headcount and underscoring the company’s focus on chip design and process technology. Business Management (4,100), Operations (3,400), and Marketing & Product (2,700) form the next-largest cohorts that guide strategy, manage supply chains, and bring products to market. Information Technology, Finance & Administration, and Sales & Support each employ 2,200–2,500 people, while Program & Project Management and Human Resources round out the core functions. Together, these groups illustrate a balanced mix of technical depth and corporate support needed to run a global semiconductor enterprise.
Intel’s workforce is widely dispersed, with more than half (about 32,900 employees) classified under “Other,” reflecting dozens of manufacturing plants, design centers, and offices worldwide. The Pacific Northwest hosts the largest U.S. concentration: Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton collectively account for roughly 14,100 employees. Chandler, Arizona (3,400) and California campuses in Folsom, San Jose, and Santa Clara add another 4,800 staff, while Austin, Texas has just over 1,100. Outside the United States, Costa Rica employs about 1,000 professionals, highlighting Intel’s use of regional hubs to support manufacturing, R&D, and shared services.