This role pays more than
97%
of similar roles. Most pay
$136,125–$204,065
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$255k
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, you will join a diverse team focused on delivering a rationalized set of core services built upon a foundational data layer for the Adobe Experience Platform. You will work on high-traffic applications to solve complex scaling problems involving Identity Graphs, Profile, and Segmentation components. Your daily responsibilities include integrating Big Data tools, developing critical service components for production, optimizing distributed microservices and Spark applications, and translating high-level requirements into actionable tasks. The role requires expertise in Java, Scala, and OOP principles, alongside experience with the Hadoop Stack, Kafka, and Jenkins. You will also utilize container technologies and CI/CD systems like Argo CD. Preferred technical knowledge includes Apache Parquet, Databricks Delta, or Apache Iceberg formats to manage immense amounts of data for real-time processing and decisioning.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?
Median $217725 from 77 postings across 8 companies.
Integrate and improve Big Data tools and frameworks to provide requested capabilities.
Develop and deploy critical components of services into production environments.
Optimize distributed microservices and Spark applications to reduce costs and increase availability.
Translate high-level requirements into actionable tasks and technical specifications.
Lead large-scale projects in an Agile environment using Java, Jenkins, and Spark.
Mentor team members and promote a culture of continuous learning.
Communicate with leadership to define goals and market ideas across the organization.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years of industry software development experience.
Hands-on experience with open-source technologies including Spark, Hadoop Stack, and Kafka.
Proven record of delivering highly optimized code in Scala/Java.
Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and Java OOP principles.
Deep understanding of modern cloud technologies and design patterns for building "always-up" services.
Experience with Containers and CI/CD systems like Argo CD and GitOps.
Understanding of file formats like Apache Parquet and table formats such as Databricks Delta, Iceberg, or Hudi (preferred); experience with CDP and Generative AI (plus).
Java
Scala
Python
C++
Go
Generative AI
Microservices
Cloud-native Architecture
CI/CD
GitOps
Argo CD
Container Orchestration
Data Structures
Algorithms
Object-Oriented Design
Clean Architecture