Lead Software Development Engineer at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 9 years of experience in designing and developing software applications. They must have hands-on experience and proficiency in Java, Scala, or similar backend technologies, and demonstrate expertise in Spark.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Software Development Engineer, the individual will be responsible for the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, measurement, optimization, and improvement of software, new products, and code libraries across platform and RTCDP apps. They will lead complex application/framework/service’s design efforts in an Agile environment, optimize for quality, cost, maintainability and scale, develop and optimize distributed microservices and Spark applications, partner with multi-functional specialists, translate high-level requirements into meaningful tasks, leverage best practices for production grade and scale, write code, tests & deploys, articulate ideas and proof of concepts, communicate clearly with the team and management, and mentor other team members while promoting a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Software Development
Microservices
Spark
Agile
Platform Development
Data Platform
Scalable Systems
Reliable Systems
Troubleshooting
Optimization

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$668.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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