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why would someone with a PhD apply for the position if that was the case? Were they hired and then re-tasked once employed?

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Because Intel pays well (mid six figures + bonus) and PhD doesn't pay a minimum wage in most places. They were expressly hired without an overarching goal.

So in other words, that PhD was well worth the effort.

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