Adobe Computer Scientist/Software Engineer reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(465 total reviews)
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Shantanu Narayen

84% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Computer Scientist/Software Engineer employees have rated Adobe with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 465 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Computer Scientist/Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Adobe is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Computer Scientist/Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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465 reviews
5.0
Jun 9, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Although some managers expect more then others, in general the management is very reasonable. Most teams work 9-5 or 10-6 if you prefer. Some teams are over-worked, due to some critical projects, they get reasonably rewarded for it. If you laid off, you will be granted at least a couple of months worth of pay or more, if you worked there longer. You really have to screw up in order to get fired. if you keep slacking off, eventually, they will fire you, but they will give you a chance to improve. People are respectful and intelligent.

Cons

There are really not many cons, the interview is challenging, there are some politics. Some projects are less exciting than others, and some unnecessary bureaucracy.

4.0
May 15, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Development schedules are reasonable, projects are interesting, lots of smart co-workers across the company, we have access to resources needed to succeed in our delivering our products. Overall, it's a very nice work environment with a diverse employee population. Management is communicative at all levels, compensation does reflect contribution, and office politics are generally kept to a minimum.

Cons

The business side sometimes struggles to properly identify and size new target markets. The company gets sucked into opportunity tangents that are not core to our business or strengths. Business side also seems to struggle with what's trendy (like social networks), vs. what's actually profitable.

4.0
May 14, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Overall environment is very friendly and consensus driven. Adobe really cares about it's employees. And, great technology!! Lots of good interaction between people. People are very friendly and willing to share information, help each other etc.

Cons

Adobe is not immune from current economic environment. Some BU's better than others.

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