Senior Backend Engineer: Rust/Python, ML & API Systems

Socket.dev; New York, California (NY, MO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe seeks an experienced Software Development Engineer 4 to join our New York team. You will own the development of core services powering flagship products like Photoshop and Lightroom, collaborating with designers, PMs, and engineers to deliver robust, scalable backend solutions and to promote trust and transparency in digital media ecosystems.

You will work with Rust and Python, integrate ML models in production, design REST APIs, and participate in architectural discussions while upholding

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of backend-focused software engineering
• Strong proficiency in Rust and Python
• Experience integrating machine learning models in backend applications or production systems
• Strong understanding of database performance and large dataset queries
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and consuming REST APIs
• Experience with Application Load Balancers (ALBs) and traffic routing/health checks
• Solid CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows
• Reverence for outstanding documentation and producing it where sensible
• Appreciation for well-tested code and building test infrastructure pragmatically
• Desire to continuously improve technical skills and knowledge

Responsibilities

• Own the development and maintenance of core services powering flagship products like Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of innovative technologies.
• Participate in high-profile initiatives that drive industry innovation and trust in the ecosystem.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and propose innovative solutions.
• Promote engineering guidelines to maintain high code quality and craftsmanship.
• Thrive in a high-velocity team environment, prioritizing tasks and delivering with speed and precision.

Skills

Rust

Python

Machine learning models

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git & GitHub

Documentation

Code quality

Tools

Docker / containerization

Splunk / New Relic instrumentation

Drupal Wordpress plugins

Job description

Adobe seeks an experienced Software Development Engineer 4 to join our New York team. You will own the development of core services powering flagship products like Photoshop and Lightroom, collaborating with designers, PMs, and engineers to deliver robust, scalable backend solutions and to promote trust and transparency in digital media ecosystems.

You will work with Rust and Python, integrate ML models in production, design REST APIs, and participate in architectural discussions while upholding