Adidas Software Engineer candidates report a mix of resume, online or recorded-video screening, data structures and algorithms rounds, project and system design discussion, and managerial or behavioral conversations. Reports differ in format.
$108K
Avg. Base Comp
$130K
Avg. Total Comp
3-4 rounds
Typical Rounds
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Process Length
Two candidates describe Adidas software engineering interviews that combine coding with several non-coding stages. One reports a 3-4 round process. It started with data structures and complexity tradeoffs. The next round asked them to reverse a binary tree in C++, with follow-ups on problem-solving and optimization, plus some networking and more complex algorithm questions. The third round was managerial and centered on soft skills and fit. That candidate also recorded video answers to a set list of questions for a bot-administered screen, and found it hard to show their thinking in that format.
A separate Software Development Engineer report is longer. It lists a resume screen, an online assessment (aptitude, logic, coding, databases and algorithms), and three technical rounds. Those covered data structures and algorithms, then web development, databases, frameworks, cloud services and past projects, then system design and design patterns. This candidate also had a finance-domain interview, an HR and behavioral conversation, and a senior management discussion. They received an offer and declined it.
For preparation, practice core tree and array problems in the language you will use, and be ready to explain complexity aloud. Rehearse recorded answers, and prepare to walk through past projects, including the technologies you chose and the challenges you hit. Experience levels and teams vary, so confirm the stages with your recruiter.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report different openings. One describes a resume screen followed by an online assessment covering aptitude, logic, coding and database questions. Another reports a bot-administered video screen with recorded answers to a set list of questions.
Two candidates describe an early technical round on data structures and algorithms. One was asked about data structures and their complexity tradeoffs. The other reports basic coding on an online platform. Candidates may want to be ready to explain tradeoffs clearly as well as write working code.
One candidate reports a more demanding round that asked them to reverse a binary tree in C++, with follow-ups on approach and optimization, plus some networking topics. Another reports a round on web development, databases, frameworks, cloud services and a discussion of past projects. Content likely varies by team and level.
One candidate reports a third technical round with advanced problem-solving, system design, and scenario-based questions on architecture and design patterns. The other reported process had a third round that was managerial instead, so this stage may not appear in every process.
Candidates report non-coding stages near the end. One describes a managerial round on soft skills and fit. Another reports a finance-domain interview, a behavioral and HR conversation about teamwork and conflict resolution, and a senior management discussion.
