Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
March 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
One round with hiring manager.
Two back-to-back technical interviews.
Two coding questions on Java and data structures were asked. I used the whiteboard to write code. Questions were asked about terms like Redis cache and database logic.
Questions
What is exponential backoff?
When do we use it?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Adobe Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Adobe's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral0%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Adobe's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Adobe Work Experiences
4.0
Innovative Work, Mixed Bureaucracy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 9, 2025
Pros: Strong brand reputation: Adobe is a well-established, respected tech company.
Innovative product portfolio: Work on creative tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Sensei.
Competitive compensation: Salaries, bonuses, and stock options are generally strong.
Work-life balance: Many teams report reasonable hours and flexibility.
Learning opportunities: Access to cutting-edge tech, internal mobility, and professional development.
Cons: Large company bureaucracy: Slower decision-making and more red tape.
Product legacy complexity: Older codebases can be hard to modernize.
Team experience varies: Culture and workload can differ widely by org.
Innovation pace: Some engineers feel constrained by product cycles or legacy systems.
5.0
Empowered Engineering, Evolving Direction
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 8, 2024
Pros: I'm really given the room and the resources to do my job effectively.
Cool code architecture, interesting problems to solve, cutting-edge products, friendly and brilliant coworkers.
Cons: The direction of the team can be in flux sometimes.
4.0
Awesome organization and good culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
February 29, 2024
Pros: Awesome organization and good culture. You will have good work-life balance.
Cons: Market changes make you a workaholic.
- 4.0Innovative Work, Mixed BureaucracySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 9, 2025Pros: Strong brand reputation: Adobe is a well-established, respected tech company. Innovative product portfolio: Work on creative tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Sensei. Competitive compensation: Salaries, bonuses, and stock options are generally strong. Work-life balance: Many teams report reasonable hours and flexibility. Learning opportunities: Access to cutting-edge tech, internal mobility, and professional development.Cons: Large company bureaucracy: Slower decision-making and more red tape. Product legacy complexity: Older codebases can be hard to modernize. Team experience varies: Culture and workload can differ widely by org. Innovation pace: Some engineers feel constrained by product cycles or legacy systems.
- 5.0Empowered Engineering, Evolving DirectionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 8, 2024Pros: I'm really given the room and the resources to do my job effectively. Cool code architecture, interesting problems to solve, cutting-edge products, friendly and brilliant coworkers.Cons: The direction of the team can be in flux sometimes.
- 4.0Awesome organization and good cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 29, 2024Pros: Awesome organization and good culture. You will have good work-life balance.Cons: Market changes make you a workaholic.
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