Lead Software Development Engineer

Adobe; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a senior front-end engineer to lead the Firefly client platform, architecting the user-facing experience with a focus on performance and accessibility. You will collaborate with product, design, and internal clients to translate ideas into interactive prototypes and robust code.

You will help establish architecture, drive functional programming patterns, and stay ahead with modern deployment methodologies in a hybrid or remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 our 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.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

Education

B.S or higher in Computer Science

Tools

React

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 are we looking for in an ideal lead front end developer?

You will be joining a highly collaborative team of application and front end engineers working closely with the internal product teams and stakeholders. Your primary role is to architect and maintain the user-facing experience for Adobe Firefly. You have a user-centric, detail oriented approach, invite constructive collaboration, naturally strive to be a mentor and always work with a bias towards action. Most importantly you enjoy independently solving complex problems, have a deep empathy for customers, and drive tangible results in a team oriented culture.

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 our 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

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. 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Expected Pay Range

The U.S. pay range for this position is $159,200 - $301,600 annually.

In California, the pay range for this position is $208,300 - $301,600.

Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices

California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.