Adobe Engineering Manager

Map; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Map is looking for an Adobe Engineering Manager in Austin, Texas, who will lead a team of talented developers. The key responsibilities include owning the technical architecture for projects, managing client requirements, and delivering robust Adobe marketing solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of Adobe development experience, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and strong leadership skills. Join a diverse and dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Adobe development experience, ideally within an agency or consulting environment.
• Deep architectural and hands-on expertise with Adobe Experience Cloud platforms.
• Strong proficiency in other programming languages and advanced API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new features and bug fixes across diverse Adobe environments.
• Collaborate with Architects and Technical Project Managers to define technical specifications.
• Provide mentorship and performance management to your team.

Skills

Adobe development experience

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Python and Java

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Relevant Adobe certifications

Tools

Adobe Experience Cloud

JavaScript

SQL

Job description

Who We Are

WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates the growth systems that competitive businesses rely on. In a world where AI is reshaping how companies drive growth, we lead clients in business transformation and marketing modernization, connecting strategy directly to execution. Our 12,000 experts in engineering and platforms, commerce, consulting, content transformation, CRM, and CX work within a unified global operating unit across 40+ markets. WPP Enterprise Solutions works alongside best‑in‑class partners including Adobe, AWS, Braze, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, and Shopify, as well as innovators in AI, to deliver growth solutions tailored to the needs of our clients’ businesses.

Are you eager to drive innovation and lead a team in mastering new technologies? Do you appreciate an empowering working environment where you and your team get a high level of decision‑making authority, coupled with robust support? Can you lead a team to turn complex business requirements into excellent technical solutions leveraging Adobe technologies, and guide them in driving innovation on the most advanced CRM/marketing platforms? Then you might be just the one we are looking for!

What will your day look like?

As an Adobe Engineering Manager, you will be a key leader, guiding and inspiring a team of talented developers. You will own the technical architecture and delivery strategy for projects, proactively engaging with clients to define requirements, translating them into comprehensive technical specifications, and overseeing the development, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of robust Adobe marketing solutions.

Furthermore, your tasks include:

• Leading the implementation of new features, bug fixes, and complex configurations across diverse Adobe environments.
• Collaborating strategically with Architects and Technical Project Managers to define and approve technical specifications, ensure accurate estimates, and orchestrate strategic deployment plans.
• Personally tackling the most complex technical investigations and troubleshooting issues, while empowering your team to resolve their own challenges.
• Providing comprehensive mentorship, coaching, and performance management to your team (Associate and other Developers), fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.
• Ensuring the successful integration, testing, and deployment of client applications and platforms, applying rigorous quality assurance methods.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, especially within the Adobe ecosystem, to continually enhance our offerings and provide innovative solutions.
• Contributing to the technical roadmap and resource allocation for your team's projects.

Who are you going to work with?

You will lead within an exciting and challenging professional environment, collaborating strategically with Architects, Application Consultants, Technical Project Managers, and other Developers (including Associate, Senior, and Lead levels), while managing and developing your own team. You will also foster cross‑functional partnerships with Data Specialists and Designers outside of your department. Our common feature is that we all are competent, respectful teammates who you will inspire and empower to go the extra mile to help one another.

We value room for diversity, and you will get a chance to shape your daily tasks while leading your team's professional skillset development. We are proud of our multicultural environment and easy‑going, dynamic atmosphere where we not only work together, we are great at having fun as well.

What do you bring to the table?

• 8+ years of progressive Adobe development experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship capacity, ideally within an agency or consulting environment, with a strong focus on digital marketing solutions.
• Deep architectural and hands‑on expertise with Adobe Experience Cloud platforms, such as Adobe Campaign (ACC), Adobe Journey Optimiser (AJO), Adobe Target (AT), or Adobe Audience Manager (AAM), and their strategic application.
• Strong proficiency in other programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) and advanced API integrations. Bonus if you have experience in front‑end and back‑end technologies including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL.
• Relevant Adobe certifications such as Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) – Developer, Adobe Certified Master – Architect, or Adobe Experience Platform Developer Professional.
• Proven experience with code versioning systems, automated integration testing, security testing, and secure coding practices, and driving these best practices within your team.
• Deep understanding of data models, optimisation techniques, and GDPR principles, and their practical application in optimizing marketing strategies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (in English), with the ability to articulate strategic vision and technical roadmaps to diverse audiences, and influence client decisions.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a proven ability to mentor, inspire, and drive continuous improvement within a technical team.

WPP (MAP/VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.