Software Development Engineer

Adobe

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On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
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Full-time
Posted
39 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

JOB TITLE: Software Development Engineer As a Software Development Engineer on the Astra team, you will design and ship full-stack features end-to-end through fast iterations. You will work directly with customers to validate solutions, translating ambiguous requirements into actionable specs and high-quality, well-tested code. Your daily work involves prototyping across frontend, backend, web apps, and agents while applying AI-native practices using tools like Claude Code or Codex. You must possess deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and Node.js to contribute to component-level designs and debug across layers. The role focuses on solving asset management problems for global enterprise brands, requiring an understanding of IT, security, and non-functional requirements. You will navigate the asset lifecycle by co-innovating with practitioners to deliver simple, production-grade software solutions.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $197750 from 81 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and ship full-stack features end-to-end through fast iterations from initial spec to validation.
  • Apply AI tools across the development workflow to accelerate coding and validate AI-generated output.
  • Contribute to sub-system and component-level designs that prioritize testability and debugging.
  • Rapidly prototype frontend, backend, web apps, and agents to gather early stakeholder feedback.
  • Partner directly with customers and practitioners to understand needs and validate technical solutions.
  • Translate ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable specifications and working software.
  • Incorporate enterprise requirements such as IT, security, and non-functional constraints into all work.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an advanced degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Deep full-stack expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, and Node.js.
  • Proficiency in AI-native development using tools like Claude Code or Codex with spec-driven, guardrailed workflows.
  • Ability to contribute solid design at the component and sub-system level and debug across layers.
  • Strong customer-facing instincts to work directly with stakeholders and translate ambiguous requirements into specs.
  • Awareness of enterprise environments, including IT, security, compliance, and non-functional requirements.
  • Experience with digital asset management, AEM Assets, or enterprise content distribution (preferred).

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