Senior Software Engineer / Architect at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Digital Experience, Marketing TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
  • 12+ years of experience building, testing, and operating complex backend software systems
  • 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
  • Expert knowledge of streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka)
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
  • Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of caching frameworks, microservices, networking, and security
  • Hands-on experience with agentic technologies
  • Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mentality
  • Ability to break down complex problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions
  • Demonstrated skill and enthusiasm for rigorous quality practices, observability, and incident response
  • Experience and interest in technical leadership and project management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and influence across the organization
  • Strong sense of customer empathy and ownership

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and implementation of core backend systems powering real-time customer journey orchestration
  • Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to shape and rapidly deliver on a technical vision for efficiently addressing the most complex needs of enterprise customers with easy-to-maintain solutions
  • Create differentiated value through effective application of AI and agentic technology
  • Champion standard engineering practices in code quality, testing, observability, and continuous integration/deployment
  • Support and scale the operation of large-scale, globally distributed systems
  • Ensure high availability and low latency in enterprise environments
  • Mentor engineers at all levels
  • Lead design reviews
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning across the team
  • Work closely with business teams to understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions

Skills

Software Architecture
Backend Development
Real-time Systems
High-throughput Systems
Enterprise Software
Performance Optimization
Reliability Engineering
Customer Journey Orchestration
Adobe Experience Platform

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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