Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - San Diego, California
October 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was an on-campus interview, lasting about half an hour.
HR went through your resume and asked questions about your projects for most of the time. She also asked a technical question similar to Two Sum.
Questions
Ask questions on your own projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Adobe Software Engineer (Internship) role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Adobe's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Adobe's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in San Diego, California.
Adobe Work Experiences
4.0
Enjoyed Work, Annoying Coworkers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, California, United States
September 19, 2020
Pros: Good work, and I enjoyed it.
Cons: Bad coworkers. Some were annoying.
4.0
Good Benefits, Risky Projects
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
November 12, 2025
Pros: Best company as of benefit.
Cons: The project is not good, so choose wisely.
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.
- 4.0Enjoyed Work, Annoying CoworkersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesSeptember 19, 2020Pros: Good work, and I enjoyed it.Cons: Bad coworkers. Some were annoying.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Risky ProjectsData Engineer • Current EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 12, 2025Pros: Best company as of benefit.Cons: The project is not good, so choose wisely.
- 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.
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