University Graduate Software Engineer

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CASan Francisco, CAAustin, TXSeattle, WALehi, UTNew York, NY
Salary
$76,700–$152,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 31, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $147k
This role $114k
$64k most similar roles pay here $193k

This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $112,902–$180,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

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About Adobe

Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software

Adobe currently has 181 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,100–$265,350 across 181 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · University Graduate Software Engineer

As a 2027 University Graduate - Software Engineer, you will join various teams to design, build, and evolve systems powering products and platforms across web, mobile, data, and platform development. You will work with experienced engineers, designers, and product managers to develop high-quality, testable, and maintainable code while participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment. The role requires a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and coding principles using languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript. You will utilize modern tools, including AI-assisted tooling, to improve performance and scalability. This position focuses on solving real-world engineering problems by connecting technical decisions to product outcomes while ensuring code reliability and quality within a fast-paced environment that emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and technical excellence at scale.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 769 postings across 68 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop high-quality, reliable, testable, and maintainable code for web, mobile, data, and platform systems.
  • Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Utilize modern development tools and AI-assisted technologies to improve coding, debugging, and workflow efficiency.
  • Improve product quality, performance, scalability, and reliability under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Identify issues, debug problems, and refine implementations through continuous review and iteration.
  • Document technical processes and contribute to the overall engineering documentation for internal teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • 0-1+ years of experience through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects building applications or systems.
  • Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and coding principles.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, including designing, building, deploying, and maintaining applications.
  • Exposure to or interest in modern development tools, including AI-assisted tools.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

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