Senior Software Development Engineer

Adobe

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $177,900–$257,550 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k

This role $218k

$103k most similar roles pay here $274k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$203,474 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $176k 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 218 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer

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The Senior Software Development Engineer joins the Adobe Express team to establish critical client infrastructure for web applications. This role involves designing and developing foundational architecture and scalable systems for innovative features across both mobile and web platforms. The engineer will collaborate with multi-functional teams to build functionality in specialized areas including multimedia, artificial intelligence, and real-time collaboration. Day-to-day responsibilities include building efficient solutions for distributed environments and optimizing systems for complex media applications. The role requires advanced expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript, with additional knowledge of C++ and Python being a plus. Key technologies include WebComponents, WebAPIs, Node.js, and WASM, while the workflow utilizes tools like VSCode, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub, and Bazel. This position focuses on solving technical challenges within web client infrastructure and distributed systems for creative software.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $217725 from 77 postings across 8 companies.

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Skills

TypeScript JavaScript Node.js WebComponents WebAPIs WASM Python C++ VSCode Claude Code Cursor GitHub Bazel Distributed Systems Real-time Collaboration

What you'll do

Design and develop foundational architecture for Adobe Express and related web applications.
Build scalable client infrastructure for web and mobile platforms.
Implement efficient software solutions using TypeScript as the primary programming language.
Develop systems optimized for distributed environments and real-time collaboration.
Create features across diverse domains including multimedia, AI, and real-time interaction.
Optimize web platform components using WebComponents, WebAPIs, Node.js, and WASM.
Architect and implement scalable systems in coordination with multi-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Three years of industry experience.
Advanced expertise in TypeScript or JavaScript.
Proficiency with tools including VSCode, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub, and Bazel.
Understanding of WebComponents, WebAPIs, Node.js, and WASM.
Proven ability to architect and implement scalable systems in collaboration with large teams.
Knowledge of C++ and Python is a plus.

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