Senior Software Engineer

Adobe

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose
Salary
$177,900–$257,550 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $169k
This role $218k
$122k most similar roles pay here $272k

This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$195,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $169k 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 319 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $183,300–$265,350 across 319 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

Adobe seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join its dynamic team in San Jose, focusing on developing the platform for Adobe Experience Platform’s Generative AI capabilities. This role involves architecting solutions across multiple services and teams, designing comprehensive monitoring systems, and building highly available, scalable services. The engineer will participate in all aspects of software development, from design and coding to testing and documentation, while collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver high-quality features efficiently. Key responsibilities include fast prototyping, experimenting with new technologies, and demonstrating ownership throughout the SDLC. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in web technologies, expertise in Java and Python, and a track record of building large-scale distributed systems on public clouds like Azure or AWS. Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and proficiency in agile methodologies are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

  • Architect solutions to implement functionality across multiple services and teams.
  • Design comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems for anomaly detection.
  • Build highly available, scalable services that operate horizontally.
  • Participate in all aspects of software development, including testing and refactoring.
  • Prototype new ideas quickly and research industry trends continuously.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in web technologies and extensive programming skills in Java and Python.
  • Proven expertise in building large-scale distributed systems and managing infrastructures in public clouds (Azure/AWS).
  • Strong ownership for the entire software development lifecycle, including designing, testing, deploying, and supporting microservices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a self-starter attitude and quick learning capability.
  • Experience working with Generative AI and familiarity with agile development methodologies.

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