As a BackEnd Software Engineer at the Unified Profile team in San Jose, you will play a pivotal role in developing highly reliable and scalable enterprise applications. You’ll work with modern technologies like Java, Scala, Spark, and Akka to build large-scale systems that manage user data across multiple devices and channels. Your responsibilities include collaborating on product definitions, implementing technical solutions, and contributing to engineering methodologies through code reviews and test coverage. Additionally, you will optimize backend performance, enhance system scalability, and ensure high availability in popular cloud infrastructures such as AWS or Azure. This role requires expertise in distributed processing systems like Apache Spark and Kafka, proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, and a strong background in agile software development methodologies.
Design and implement highly reliable, scalable backend systems.
Optimize performance and scalability of enterprise applications to ensure high availability.
Build and operate services that handle billions of events daily or process petabytes of data.
Lead technical design discussions and make critical decisions on product architecture.
Contribute to code reviews and promote high standards in software development methodologies.
Master and utilize technologies like Java, Scala, Spark, and cloud infrastructures.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience required; MS preferred.
Proven record of delivering optimized code in Java/Scala.
Deep understanding of API design and web standards (REST, HTTP, JSON).
Experience with cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.
Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, caching strategies, async patterns.
Knowledge of distributed processing systems such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka.
Market check
Salary context
This
$148,500–$214,950
range sits above
66%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$123,700–$208,700
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$137,500–$195,110
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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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
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$183,300–$265,350
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