Software Quality Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
August 1, 2016
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
- Contacted by HR via email.
- Phone screening with the hiring manager, where I was asked to code simple scenarios in C.
- Given a take-home assignment to complete before the onsite interview.
- Onsite interview scheduled for 6 hours; I had to fly to San Jose.
- Asked to create and present a presentation to a full team of 6 people.
- Followed by six one-on-one interview rounds.
- All interviews went well, and nothing too difficult was asked. I am still confused as to what was expected. I guess a single wrong answer or unsure response will be the basis for rejection.
Questions
Camera calibration, Questions on simple C++ problems, Debug a code, Test case scenarios, Lot of behavioral questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Adobe Software Quality Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Adobe's interview process for their Software Quality Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Adobe's Software Quality Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Adobe Work Experiences
5.0
Fantastic Workplace, Contractor Issues
Software Quality Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 17, 2015
Pros: Excellent people to work with, amenities (in San Jose) second to none, and flexible schedules. Best place to work in the Bay Area.
Cons: My only complaint was with some of the other contractors. Some took advantage whenever they could.
Others were simply drones looking like they were doing something, but totally ineffective.
4.0
Overall, a good place to work
Software Quality Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 7, 2015
Pros: Good benefits, smart people, good work/life balance, lots of interesting technology to work on, and a generally supportive environment.
Cons: Too many management changes, seemingly arbitrary org changes. Communication and sharing should be better throughout the organization.
4.0
It is becoming less fun to work here as the corporation and resulting bureaucracy grows
Software Quality Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 23, 2010
Pros: You get to work on interesting products and technologies. If you don't like what you are doing, it is relatively easy to transfer to another group. The company has a good reputation in the marketplace. Very good benefits and amenities, including employee software purchasing, private offices, an on-site post office and gym, and some free food and drinks.
Cons: Benefits have been significantly cut in the last couple of years.
Promotions are difficult to get.
Cost-cutting measures have resulted in ridiculous bureaucracy in purchasing equipment.
Layoffs are frequent.
New hires are usually in China and India instead of the USA.
With some products, there is a lack of leadership from senior management, which results in low-quality products.
It is very difficult to fire incompetent people, especially managers.
- 5.0Fantastic Workplace, Contractor IssuesSoftware Quality Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 17, 2015Pros: Excellent people to work with, amenities (in San Jose) second to none, and flexible schedules. Best place to work in the Bay Area.Cons: My only complaint was with some of the other contractors. Some took advantage whenever they could. Others were simply drones looking like they were doing something, but totally ineffective.
- 4.0Overall, a good place to workSoftware Quality Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 7, 2015Pros: Good benefits, smart people, good work/life balance, lots of interesting technology to work on, and a generally supportive environment.Cons: Too many management changes, seemingly arbitrary org changes. Communication and sharing should be better throughout the organization.
- 4.0It is becoming less fun to work here as the corporation and resulting bureaucracy growsSoftware Quality Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 23, 2010Pros: You get to work on interesting products and technologies. If you don't like what you are doing, it is relatively easy to transfer to another group. The company has a good reputation in the marketplace. Very good benefits and amenities, including employee software purchasing, private offices, an on-site post office and gym, and some free food and drinks.Cons: Benefits have been significantly cut in the last couple of years. Promotions are difficult to get. Cost-cutting measures have resulted in ridiculous bureaucracy in purchasing equipment. Layoffs are frequent. New hires are usually in China and India instead of the USA. With some products, there is a lack of leadership from senior management, which results in low-quality products. It is very difficult to fire incompetent people, especially managers.
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