Software Development Engineer

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$148,500–$214,950 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $182k
$120k most similar roles pay here $225k

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.

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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.

Listed pay typically runs $187,100–$270,950 across 216 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

As a Software Development Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to developing fast, always-on cloud services for subscription management and purchasing across various products, plans, and regions. You will be responsible for building and delivering medium to complex functionality, performing code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and bug fixing while ensuring high-performance solutions with minimal operational effort. The role involves prototyping ideas, researching industry trends, and developing data consistency and validation features. To succeed, you must be proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. Preferred qualifications include experience with AI/ML concepts, tools, and client-side frameworks like React, Angular, or jQuery. You will solve complex technical problems within a microservices architecture to support scalable subscription workflows for products including Creative Cloud and Document Cloud.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $217725 from 77 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop high-quality code for scalable and reliable microservices supporting subscription management and purchasing workflows.
  • Perform full software development activities including coding, code review, unit testing, integration testing, and bug fixing.
  • Build and deliver medium to complex functionalities independently to support diverse products and regions.
  • Prototype new ideas quickly and research the latest industry trends to improve product features.
  • Analyze data flowing through various systems to build consistency and validation features.
  • Track performance metrics and develop initiatives to increase user adoption of services.
  • Design high-performance solutions that require minimal operational effort for end-to-end customer experiences.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, etc. required.
  • Strong technical background with analytical and problem-solving skills required.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills required.
  • Interest or experience in AI/ML concepts and exposure to AI tools (preferred).
  • Familiarity with client-side frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, jQuery (preferred).
  • Experience with DevOps in a SaaS environment and strong debugging skills (preferred).

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