Senior 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
Technology, Marketing AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in the field
  • 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on backend systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django; familiarity with other programming languages (e.g., Java, Scala, or TypeScript) is a plus
  • Solid understanding of distributed system design, API development, and service reliability
  • Proven experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance services in production environments
  • Hands-on experience with data pipelines, RESTful service design, and cloud-based development (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern CI/CD practices
  • Experience with data storage technologies such as Snowflake, PostgreSQL, or Redis
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills with a focus on quality and maintainability
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-functional teams that include ML engineers, product managers, and frontend developers
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience or strong interest in machine learning infrastructure, including model deployment, data orchestration, and observability of production ML systems (e.g., Airflow, MLflow, Databricks, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with Generative AI applications or workflows driven by AI
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus)
  • Understanding of secure software development practices and performance optimization

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python and related frameworks
  • Implement scalable, distributed, and secure microservices to support data ingestion, orchestration, and model execution workflows
  • Collaborate with machine learning engineers to integrate AI/ML models into production workflows with high reliability and efficiency
  • Partner with frontend engineers and product teams to deliver end-to-end customer-facing capabilities within AMM
  • Build and maintain APIs and services collaborating with AEP and other internal systems
  • Build and operate backend services with strong observability, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architectural planning
  • Stay updated on the latest trends in backend, ML infrastructure, and GenAI applications, finding opportunities for innovation

Skills

Python
Microservices
AI
Machine Learning
Backend Development
APIs
Distributed Systems
Data Ingestion
Data Orchestration
Adobe Experience Platform
AEP

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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