Located in the center of South Carolina and comprising a total of 45,000 square feet of office and lab space in two business parks, Intel Columbia is home to the Columbia Design Center (CDC). Established in January 1998, CDC is Intel's premiere research and development location in the southeastern United States. Here, product development teams are focused on the development and validation of new high-end telecommunications servers.

CDC is shaping the future of the server industry by developing new multi-processor enterprise and telecommunications servers. Intel Columbia offers careers in the following areas: Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology and Sales and Marketing.

The state capital of South Carolina, Columbia, offers climate, culture and charm that define the meaning of Southern hospitality. An area with an average yearly temperature of 75 degrees, Columbia provides residents and visitors with many popular outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and biking. In addition, both the beach and the mountains are just a two-hour drive away.

Columbia is also a popular destination for golfers worldwide. The area features more than 20 world-class golf courses, many of which have been designed by some of the finest golf architects in the world, including some top PGA* professionals. Arts and entertainment are also an integral part of the culture of Columbia, with nearly a dozen museums and theaters, a professional orchestra, and several other art facilities and organizations. Columbia also offers several premier educational institutions, including the University of South Carolina and Allen University. Learn more about the cultural activities, recreation, entertainment and communities of the Columbia area.