Senior Software Development Engineer V

Adobe

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 80 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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As a Senior Software Development Engineer 5, you will join the Adobe Digital Media team to research, design, develop, and deliver high-profile products focused on GenAI features and the customization of Firefly models for enterprise creators. You will write architecture and design specifications, build production-quality features with rich user experiences, and lead small teams to achieve complex technical goals. The role involves collaborating with product management and UX design to translate ideas into interactive prototypes while solving customer problems through A/B testing and debugging. You will utilize a tech stack including TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS, Web components, state management, and bundlers for front-end development, alongside Java and NodeJS for server-side web services. Preferred skills include Test Driven Development, AI/ML knowledge, and modern technologies like WASM, WebGPU, and canvas rendering to solve enterprise workflow challenges.

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Skills

TypeScript JavaScript ReactJS Web Components Java NodeJS TDD GenAI WASM WebGPU Canvas Rendering State Management Bundlers Transpilers

What you'll do

Write architecture and design specifications for innovative Firefly Enterprise applications and prototypes.
Develop and maintain production-quality features with rich user experiences for enterprise workflows.
Evaluate and integrate new technologies into interactive prototypes.
Engage with customers to debug, solve, and fix critical issues through A/B testing.
Lead small teams to achieve complex technical goals and project objectives.
Build and deploy web applications using TypeScript, ReactJS, and server-side technologies like Java or Node.js.

What we're looking for

10+ years of full cycle experience developing interactive web applications and web service stack.
Established practice of building and deploying web applications using the latest web technologies.
Proven ability in developing software solutions using TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS/Web components, state management, and bundlers/transpilers.
Experience in developing server-side web services using Java, NodeJS, and other emerging technologies.
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
Exposure and knowledge of AI/ML including generative and large language models (preferred).
Experience with UI design systems and/or close collaboration with design teams (preferred).
Knowledge of modern web technologies like WASM, WebGPU, canvas rendering, security, asynchrony, and performance optimization (preferred).

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