Software Development Engineer

Adobe

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: California
Salary: $177,900–$257,550 / yr
Posted: 46 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $218k

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This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$198,143 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $168k 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

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

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As a senior JavaScript/TypeScript engineer on the Adobe Firefly client team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation AI-powered creativity tools. Your responsibilities include establishing architecture and coding practices for the user-facing experience of Adobe Firefly, collaborating with design teams to translate ideas into interactive prototypes, and engaging directly with customers to identify and solve problems through A/B testing. You must have 4-7+ years of professional experience in developing web applications using React, along with high proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (ES6+) and Test Driven Development (TDD). Fluency in functional programming is essential, as is the ability to mentor and work independently in a hybrid environment. Bonus points for familiarity with generative AI models, video editing software, and modern web technologies like WASM and WebGPU.

Skills

TypeScript JavaScript React Test Driven Development Functional Programming CI/CD WASM WebGPU Canvas Rendering Security Performance Optimization Adobe Firefly Generative AI Models Video Editing UX Design Design Systems

What you'll do

Help establish architecture and quality coding practices for the Adobe Firefly client platform.
Define long-term solutions for component-based architecture using functional programming.
Work closely with design teams to translate early ideas into interactive prototypes.
Engage with customers to identify problems, A/B test solutions, and refine workflows.
Expand knowledge in development methodologies to stay ahead of industry trends.

What we're looking for

4+ years of professional experience in developing interactive web applications, preferably in the creative tool domain.
Strong background in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Proficient in building and deploying web applications using React with TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+).
Expertise in Test Driven Development (TDD) and functional programming style.
Ability to work independently with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with modern web technologies such as WASM, WebGPU, and canvas rendering.

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