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You'll have a chance to take part in advanced development programs, conferences and have free access to a wide library of classroom and online courses, covering both soft and technical skills.\nLife and Community:\nWe offer opportunities for employees to refresh and recharge- flexible working time, benefits and services that support your wellbeing, and the chance to participate in Intel's Great Place to Work program which gathers people who love running, cycling, squash, tennis, cross fit, photography, and many more.\nWe guarantee you will be working in a safe environment, in an organization which profoundly understands the current health situation worldwide. 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