Lead Software Development Engineer

Adobe Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. is seeking a senior JavaScript/TypeScript engineer to contribute to Firefly client platform development. You will help define architecture, build interactive prototypes with design and product teams, and engage with customers to refine workflows.

The role emphasizes scalable, high‑performance web apps and modern tooling. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in web development, strong React/TypeScript skills, and a proven ability to work in a hybrid or remote setting while delivering

Qualifications

• 7‑10+ years of professional experience developing interactive web applications.
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Well established practice of building and deploying web applications using React.
• High proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (ES6+).
• Ability to perform independently in a hybrid or remote first work environment with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 the design team, product management and internal clients translating early ideas into interactive prototypes.
• Engage with customers to identify problems, A/B test solutions, and refine workflows.
• Expand knowledge to stay ahead of the latest development, test, and deployment methodologies.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

Functional programming

Web performance

Hybrid/remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

RxJS

CI/CD tools

Web Components (Lit)

Job description

The Opportunity

The Adobe Firefly client team is seeking a senior JavaScript/TypeScript engineer to contribute to an exciting, high‑profile effort to establish Adobe as the best creativity tools provider. We seek to empower the next generation of creators everywhere by turning creative intent into creative success. We are crafting new AI/ML powered tools empowering self‑expression and collaboration across the digital landscape. While implementing this far‑reaching strategy we are focusing on using product-driven development to drive rapid iteration and to continuously deliver measurable impact. This initiative is an outstanding opportunity to shape emerging next‑generation products reaching millions of creators worldwide.

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 the design team, product management and internal clients translating early ideas into interactive prototypes
• Engage with customers to identify problems, A|B test solutions, and refine workflows
• Expand your knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the latest development, test, and deployment methodologies

What You Need to Succeed

• 7‑10+ years of professional experience developing interactive web applications, preferably in the creative tool domain
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Well established practice of building and deploying web applications or interactive sites using React
• High proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (ES6+)
• Confidence to be an opinionated, pragmatic developer – especially in the areas of writing high‑performance, reliable and maintainable code
• Ability to perform independently in a hybrid or remote first work environment supported by competent written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Web components (LIT or other similar), Observables based programming (RxJS or similar)
• Fluent in functional programming style
• Fluent with Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Exposure to generative AI models, including text‑to‑image and large language models
• Experience with video or similar multi‑track non‑linear editors
• Experience in UX design, design systems or close collaboration with design teams
• Knowledge of modern web technologies, for example, WASM, WebGPU and canvas rendering, security, asynchrony and performance optimization

Equal Employment Opportunity

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