About Adobe
Adobe Inc. previously known as Adobe Systems Incorporated was founded by John Warnock and Charles
Geschke in December 1982, a global computer software corporation based in the United States.
Whether or not you are involved in a creative career, you may have used Adobe software previously. Have
you ever downloaded or generated a PDF document? In the 1990s, Adobe created the PDF file format.
Adobe's flagship product, Photoshop, has become a verb, similar to Google, with a mission to 'promote
creativity for all'. Aside from creating design and creativity software that is utilized by graphic designers,
filmmakers, publishers, and students all around the world, Adobe is a great place to work.
The San Jose-based firm was named one of the ‘Best Workplaces for Millennials 2020' by Fortune
Magazine, and it was ranked #2 in the 'World's Most Admired Companies in Software'. After the company
hit a revenue record despite the epidemic, CEO Shantanu Narayen, who has a 98 per cent approval rating
on Glassdoor, revealed plans for a hiring drive in Q4 2020. Aside from high employee happiness, Adobe
provides a variety of benefits, including onsite yoga and cafes, paid family holidays, and professional
development services like LinkedIn Learning and Harvard ManageMentor on demand.
The corporation employs more than 22,000 people in 70 offices across 26 countries. Adobe recruits nine
levels of software developers, including level I, with an average income of $143,664. Adobe also has a
university program for current students, and each year it hires over 1,000 interns and new graduates.
Adobe Recruitment Process
1. Interview Process
1. For Freshers:
Freshers are hired by Adobe through campus placement (Tier 1 colleges) and off-campus recruitment.
Here are the main steps in the Adobe fresher recruitment process.
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• Visit campus or apply online through a career site or a recruitment agency.
• Shortlisting CVs
• There is a written test for shortlisted ones. This includes writing pseudocode and, on occasion,
answering essay-style questions.
• Interviews with experts (multiple rounds)
• Interviews with Human Resources
2. For Experienced:
In its Noida and Bangalore headquarters in India as well as its global offices, Adobe hires skilled
professionals for various jobs in the technology and product development team. Here is the procedure for
hiring experienced people at Adobe:
• Applying through a career portal or a staffing firm
• Shortlisting of CVs for an Adobe position
• Discussion over the phone (pre-technical round)
• Coding assignment on the Internet
• Adobe conducts technical interviews (multiple rounds like coding round, system design round,
managerial round)
• Round of Human Resources
3. CV shortlisting procedure:
During the CV screening process, Adobe has stringent requirements. Here are some of the things they
look for during the CV screening process.
• In India, Adobe selects applicants who have a grade point average of at least 70% or a CGPA of at
least 7.0 throughout their studies (Class 10, 12, Graduation).
• Applicants should not have any educational backlogs.
• Candidates with a solid background in computer science, problem-solving skills, and a desire to code
are preferred. In their work or projects, candidates should have proved their technical competence.
4. Online coding round at Adobe:
Candidates must exhibit their technical ability in the Online coding round after passing the CV screening
round (for off-campus placement and for experienced professionals). Adobe uses popular sites such as
Hackerrank, CodeinGame, and others to conduct online coding tests. During a recent Adobe recruitment, a
hackerrank question was asked. The candidate must programme the process and obtain the desired
outcome in this case.
2. Interview Rounds
1. Phone Screenings: The purpose of a normal phone screen is to familiarise the candidate with the firm
and the open position, as well as measure their interest. The recruiter will inquire about your previous
work experience and topic knowledge.
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2. A phone interview with a hiring manager: If you pass the phone screening, you'll have a phone
interview for the first round. A recruiting manager will go over your résumé in further detail, evaluating
your leadership abilities, problem-solving style, and ability to work as part of a team. Prepare to talk about
previous projects you've worked on and describe the process and results.
3. Technical Assessment: Successful candidates will be sent a link to an online technical assessment with
up to 65 questions divided into two sections:
• Aptitude and logic (45 questions, with 45 minutes to complete)
• Technical and Coding (15-20 questions, with 75-120 minutes to complete)
With IQ-style questions, the aptitude section examines your quantitative and logic-based reasoning.
Arithmetic algebra, profit-and-loss computations, and percentages are examples of quantitative problems,
while riddles and data interpretation are examples of logic issues. Coding related questions are also tested.
The technical coding portion of the test will be conducted on the HackerRank platform. To prepare,
consider completing a couple of the site's example code problems ahead of time. Expect to be challenged
on data structures, algorithms, and bit manipulation. C, C++, and Java are Adobe's preferred programming
languages, but you can take the test in any language you want.
4. Onsite Interview: Because the whole worldwide workforce is working from home during the pandemic,
Adobe's final-round interviews are being conducted remotely. A typical onsite includes lodging, daily meal
reimbursement, and transportation to headquarters. These interviews are typically lengthier than off-site
interviews. Expect 6-8 hours of back-to-back sessions lasting around 45 minutes each. There will be four
rounds of technical interviews and one final HR round. Each round is an elimination round; if you are
dismissed early, you will not receive an offer.
There are two rounds of coding.
• Interview for system design
• Interview about object-oriented design
Because the interviews will primarily consist of whiteboard coding, be prepared to describe your thought
processes, such as why you chose a specific programming language, the alternatives forgone due to
constraints, and the problem's outcome.
5. HR Round: Behavioral and situational interview questions make up the last HR phase. While Adobe
places a premium on cultural fit, behavioural inquiries are often saved for the last round. They'll want to
learn more about you, such as what you value and what kind of employee you are.
Adobe Interview Preparation
1. Interview Preparation Tips
1. Before the interview:
• Update your résumé and, in particular, your LinkedIn profile; if possible, include deliverables and
metrics as real examples of your accomplishments.
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• Remember that everything you put on your CV might be used against you, so be sure you know
what you're doing.
• Spend at least two minutes talking about each point on your resume and mapping your
accomplishments and past experiences to their fundamental values: genuine, extraordinary,
innovative, and involved, as a good practice.
2. For the Interview:
• It's advisable not to try to memorise certain questions, in our opinion. There are no silver bullets in
this world.
• Because firms of this size are continually striving to stay ahead of the curve and try new things, the
questions they ask are constantly changing. The types of questions you'll be asked will vary
depending on your team and the hiring manager.
• Instead, work your way through the foundations so you can grasp the underlying principles and
confidently respond to even new types of interview questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it difficult to get a job at Adobe?
There are both difficult and easy questions throughout the interview. Adobe's interview method differs
little from that of other organisations. Even when hiring seasoned engineers, they conduct written tests.
Overall, Adobe's approach is one of the most difficult.
2. What is Adobe assessment
The written assessment has a total time limit of 120 minutes. The Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude,
and Analytical Reasoning parts of the Aptitude Test are divided into three divisions.
3. Does Adobe recruit in India?
Adobe is now employing a large number of freshers as well as 2019/2020, 2021, and 2022 graduates
across India, mostly in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore, Cochin, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Delhi, and
Coimbatore.
4. Does Adobe hire off campus?
Yes, Adobe does hire off-campus. The following steps should be followed:
• Visit Adobe's official website at adobe.com.
• Select Adobe Careers from the drop-down menu.
• Below you will see some blank information.
• Full-time/part-time, job category, location, and job type
• Then press the Submit button.
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5. How many rounds of interviews does Adobe have?
There will be four rounds of technical interviews and one final HR round. Each round is an elimination
round; if you're dismissed early, you'll receive no offers.
6. What is the culture of Adobe?
Adobe's business culture has won numerous awards. Adobe invests in its employees and the community
with a strong sense of corporate responsibility, in addition to substantial employee incentives. Businesses
may recall what's important by defining fundamental company principles.
7. How long will the interview process take?
It generally takes 1.5 months to complete the entire interview process.
8. What’s the average salary for a software engineer?
The expected average salary an engineer can expect is $110000 per annum.
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