Adobe Software Engineer 2 Interview Experience

I recently interviewed for the Software Engineer 2 (SDE-2) role at Adobe, sharing question that was asked in Adobe interview are

Round 1 – Technical Interview

Topics Covered:

• Testing concepts: Black box vs White box testing
• API fundamentals and types
• DSA problem: Two Sum
• Puzzle: 25 Horse Problem
• Discussion: Questions related to my current work

This round was a mix of theory + coding + puzzle-solving. They tested both problem-solving skills and conceptual clarity.

Round 2 – DSA & Technical Concepts

Questions Asked:

• Binary Search in 2D Matrix
• Dutch National Flag Problem

Other Discussions:

• Java-specific questions

Here, the focus was more on core DSA and writing efficient code. Both problems tested array manipulation and search techniques.

Round 3 – Technical Interview

Topics Covered:

• My current work and contributions
• Team challenges faced in projects
• DSA Problem: Brackets Validation (Valid Parentheses style)

This round was a deep-dive into my experience, with a coding problem to test logical reasoning. They were more interested in how I approached real-world challenges.

Round 4 – Hiring Manager Round

Questions Asked:

• Java fundamentals
• SQL queries and database concepts
• Behavioral questions (teamwork, conflicts, motivation)
• Discussion about my current projects
• DSA Problem: Valid Anagram

This was a mix of behavioral + technical, testing both soft skills and fundamentals.

Overall Experience

The Adobe interview process was well-balanced, testing not only DSA but also fundamentals of testing, Java, SQL and problem-solving mindset.

The interviewers were not looking for just the final solution — instead, they focused on clarity of thought, approach and problem breakdown.

Preparation Tips

• Brush up on core DSA problems (arrays, strings, searching, sorting).
• Revise fundamentals: Java, SQL, APIs and testing basics.
• Practice puzzle-style problems (e.g., 25 Horse problem).
• Be prepared to discuss your current work in depth.