E&E is such a wide scope. Most employees here have background in E&E

What's your definition of robust? Yes, Intel does provide a lot of external software, not just for internal consumption

I got badluck with Intel early this year. If by any chance Intel is hiring again for PR/MarComm roles, would like to give a shot applying again.

Definitely out of Penang 😁

I am from Altera, now known as PSG

Short answer yes. you are able to jump between departments although not immediately. Once you are converted from GT to permanent, you are required to stay within that department for a minimum of 1 year.

Unless you are able to provide more details regarding your roles/team. Its hard to elaborate for you what each job entails. My advice is just take up whichever offer that align with your strongest skillset currently. Heres an overview on what skills are usually needed for the major engineering teams in Penang that may help you decide.

Pre-silicon Front-End RTL/Logic Design and Validation (Relevant teams include PCH Front-end team, IPG SIP team, DDG Atom core design and validation team, PSG Custom logic design team) - SystemVerilog/Verilog, Perl, Linux and Shell Scripting.

Pre-silicon Back-End Design and Validation (Relevant teams include PCH Physical/Structural Design team, DDG Atom core SD team, PSG SD team) - Common VLSI knowledge (Stuff like Static timing analysis, clock tree synthesis, etc) You will be working on stuff like Floorplanning, partitioning, place and route and layout. If you are unfamiliar with these terms, google them. Basic scripting skills (Perl/Python) and Linux.

anyone from IT?  I received a job offer and would definitely love some advice :)

its an automation lead role.
how's the salary grading in intel works for IT folks?