This role pays more than
64%
of similar roles. Most pay
$136,125–$204,299
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$182k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
Listed pay typically runs
$187,100–$270,950
across 216 roles with salary data.
As a Software Development Engineer on the Astra team, you will design and build full-stack features end-to-end through rapid iterations, moving from initial specifications to final validation. You will work directly with customers to translate ambiguous requirements into actionable solutions while ensuring compliance with enterprise IT and security standards. The role involves prototyping across front-end, back-end, web apps, and agents to solve complex problems within the asset management lifecycle. To succeed, you must possess deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and Node.js. You will operate as an AI-native developer, utilizing tools like Claude Code or Codex to accelerate your workflow and manage AI-generated outputs. This position requires a collaborative approach to solving technical challenges while navigating the nuances of enterprise content distribution and digital asset management systems for global brands.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?
Median $217725 from 77 postings across 8 companies.
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