Senior C++ Photoshop Architecture Engineer

Adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe in San Jose is seeking a senior C++ engineer to modernize Photoshop's core architecture, optimize image compositing, and enable GPU-accelerated features that deliver a faster, more capable user experience for millions of creative professionals. You will profile, tune, and implement architectural improvements, work with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to AI‑driven development practices.

A strong background in C++, image processing, and rendering is required; game engine experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years of C++ application development
• Experience with image processing and rendering
• Experience with desktop profiling tools
• Hands-on knowledge of Adobe products preferred
• Game engine experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build and improve image compositing and display systems in C++ to expand Photoshop performance
• Profile and optimize C++ code for performance
• Plan and deliver architectural improvements for users
• Collaborate with technology and platform teams
• Write and review engineering documents and design specs
• Expand automated quality and performance testing and drive test plans
• Adopt, advocate for, and expand the application of AI tooling in daily development practices

Skills

C++ development

Image processing

Rendering systems

Desktop profiling tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Profiling tools

Game engines

Job description

Adobe in San Jose is seeking a senior C++ engineer to modernize Photoshop's core architecture, optimize image compositing, and enable GPU-accelerated features that deliver a faster, more capable user experience for millions of creative professionals. You will profile, tune, and implement architectural improvements, work with cross‑functional teams, and contribute to AI‑driven development practices.

A strong background in C++, image processing, and rendering is required; game engine experience is