Senior Software Development Engineer 4

Adobe

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San Jose, CA
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39 days ago
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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 · Senior Software Development Engineer 4

The Sr. Software Development Engineer 4 joins the Experience Platform team to support a multi-tenant cloud-native reporting platform. This role involves owning the technical design, architecture, and implementation strategy for major systems within a distributed Query Engine. You will build, code, and test critical services that run at scale, while reviewing features and optimizing engineering efficiency. The position requires proficiency in Scala, Java, Akka, and data structures. You must demonstrate expertise in Apache Spark, Spark ML, Spark internals, and big-data engineering. Key technologies include Presto, Comet, and Apache Airflow. The work focuses on solving complex data problems by allowing customers to query petabytes of data, run advanced analytics, and apply machine learning techniques to generate predictive metrics for personalized experiences.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $197750 from 81 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own the technical design, architecture, and implementation strategy for major systems within the distributed Query Engine.
  • Build, code, and test critical services to ensure they run at a massive scale.
  • Extend the Apache Spark codebase to meet specific analytical needs.
  • Develop and deploy highly available SaaS applications in a public cloud environment.
  • Manage data sharing and federation across No-SQL, RDBMS, and data warehouse systems.
  • Review and provide feedback on features, technology architecture, and test strategies.
  • Optimize team efficiency by developing and evolving engineering practices.
  • Mitigate technical risks and provide creative solutions to complex problems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with 7 years of experience or MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science or a relevant field with 5+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency in data structures and algorithms using the Scala, Java, or Akka framework.
  • Proficiency in Apache Spark, Spark ML, and Spark internals to extend the codebase for analytical needs.
  • Proven knowledge in developing and deploying highly available SaaS applications and services in a public cloud.
  • Proficiency in big-data engineering and cloud-based data warehouses.
  • In-depth experience with No-SQL, RDBMS, data warehouses, data sharing, and federation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with LLM/vertical LLM for improving product intelligence (preferred).

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