Senior Software 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

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
10+ years of experience building, testing, and operating complex software systems, focused on the backend
Experience with AI/ML systems and enterprise software development (strong plus)
Deep understanding of modern software development practices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures
Proficiency in Java, with expert knowledge of streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka), relational and NoSQL databases, caching frameworks, microservices, networking, security, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven attitude; ability to break down complex problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions
Demonstrated skill and enthusiasm for rigorous quality practices, observability, and incident response in production environments; sense of urgency in maintaining operational excellence
Experience and interest in technical leadership and project management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners
Customer empathy

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain core components of AJO, with a focus on backend systems (Technical Ownership)
Collaborate with engineering leadership to shape and rapidly deliver on a technical vision for efficiently addressing the complex needs of enterprise customers with easy-to-maintain solutions; create differentiated value through effective application of AI (Innovation & Impact)
Champion software engineering standards, including code quality, testing, and continuous integration/deployment (Engineering Excellence)
Lead in the architecture and operation of large-scale, globally distributed systems; ensure high availability and low latency in enterprise environments (Design and Operate at Scale)
Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning across the team (Mentorship & Collaboration)
Work closely with product managers and customer-facing teams to understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions (Customer Focus)

Skills

Backend Development

System Design

Real-time Orchestration

Performance Optimization

Reliability Engineering

Distributed Systems

Technical Leadership

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