Lead Software Development Engineer

Adobe Systems GmbH; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 287,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a senior full stack engineer to join its innovative team in San Jose. In this role, you will focus on developing GenAI-powered products, ensuring high-quality delivery while collaborating closely with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in web applications and a deep understanding of the latest technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing interactive web applications.
• Experience in building production-quality features.
• Ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Write architecture and design specs for innovative applications.
• Develop and maintain user-centric prototypes.
• Engage with customers to solve and drive fixes to problems.

Skills

Typescript

JavaScript

ReactJS

NodeJS

Test Driven Development

Education

B.S or higher in Computer Science

Job description

JOB LEVEL

P50

EMPLOYEE ROLE

Individual Contributor

The Opportunity

We are the market leader in software products and services for the creative &
marketing ecosystem with Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, Express, Firefly and
Experience Cloud.

Adobe has made industry-leading progress in addressing the enterprise need for new, scalable ways to create ideas and assets with GenAI-infused workflows and products. Adobe Digital Media’s recent launch of GenAI-powered products for enterprises includes Firefly Services (APIs), Firefly Custom Models, Object Composites, Style Kits and unique AI features within flagship products like Adobe Photoshop, Express and Adobe GenStudio.

We are looking for an outstanding senior full stack engineer to research, design,
develop and deliver high-profile products that span GenAI features and customization of GenAI Firefly models to empower the next generation of enterprise creators and marketers everywhere by turning creative intent into creative success. While
implementing this far-reaching strategy, we are focusing on using product driven
development to drive rapid iteration and to continuously deliver measurable impact.

Thrives in start-up setting, prioritizes customer happiness, delivers outstanding
experiences, completes tasks consistently, and meets high-quality bar.
You will be joining a highly collaborative engineering team working closely with
internal product teams and partners. You should have a user-centric, meticulous
approach, invite constructive collaboration, and always work with a bias towards
action. Most importantly you should be able to drive and solve complex problems, have a deep empathy for customers, and deliver tangible results in a team-oriented culture.

What you'll do

• Write architecture and design specs for product/feature/prototypes for innovative Firefly Enterprise applications
• Develop and maintain production-quality features with rich user experience, user centric prototypes and/or solutions to streamline customer workflows in enterprise environment
• Partner closely with product management, UX design, program management, business development and partners to create requirements and use cases
• Constantly explore, evaluate and integrate new technologies and translate ideasinto interactive prototypes
• Engage with customers to solve, debug, and drive fixes to problems, A|B test solutions, and ensure proper communication on customer critical issues
• Expand your knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the latest development, test, and deployment methodologies

What you need to succeed

• 10+ years of full cycle experience developing interactive web applications and
• web service stack
• B.S or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

• Well established practice of building and deploying web applications or
• interactive sites using the latest web technologies
• Proven ability in developing software solutions using Typescript/JavaScript,
• ReactJS/Web components, state management and bundlers/transpilers
• Experience in developing server-side web services using Java, NodeJS, and
• other emerging technologies
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Ability to communicate and influence (verbal/written) clearly to solve complex
• issues

Bonus Qualifications

• Exposure and knowledge of AI/ML including generative and large language models.
• Experience with UI design systems and/or close collaboration with design teams.
• Knowledge of modern web technologies like WASM, WebGPU and canvas rendering, plus security, asynchrony and performance optimization methods.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $153,600 -- $286,600 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. 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.

Internal Opportunities

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