Senior Software Development Engineer

Adobe Systems GmbH; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a full-stack software engineer to join their backend engineering team. This role involves innovating features, improving system reliability, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development, particularly with modern JavaScript frameworks and strong backend skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry software development experience.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (ReactJS, AngularJS).
• Strong backend experience with Node, Python, Java, or .NET.

Responsibilities

• Innovate new features that influence design and architecture.
• Improve the availability, performance, scalability, and security of the product.
• Lead and participate in production deployment activities.

Skills

JavaScript

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

JOB LEVEL

P40

EMPLOYEE ROLE

Individual Contributor

The Opportunity

We are seeking an outstanding full-stack software engineer to join an established backend engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative projects that influence the design and architecture of Adobe's world-class software solutions. If you are passionate about developing highly reliable, scalable systems and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you!

What you'll Do

• Innovate new features or functional domains in a way that influences the design and architecture of our solutions

• Craft and develop systems that are highly reliable, scalable, but remain easy to maintain

• Improve the availability, performance, scalability, and security of the product

• Conduct effective peer code reviews and provide mentorship to junior members of the team

• Lead and participate in production deployment activities and resolve issues from the production environment

• Evaluate new technologies and help incorporate them into the technology stack

• Be responsible for programming and testing plans for significant solutions and lead architecture and design discussions

• Collaborate with Client Services, Operations, and other Engineering teams

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years of industry software development experience

• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (ReactJS, AngularJS, etc.)

• Strong backend experience with one or more of: Node, Python, Java, or .NET

• Strong core Java or other object-oriented languages, design patterns, and OOD/OOP skills

• Comfortable working with SQL and NoSQL databases

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure

• Passion for writing high-quality, scalable code and solving complex problems

• Ability to address problems, large or small, in quick time

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred

What will help you stand out from the crowd

• Experience designing and developing-large scale web applications, preferably as part of a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform

• Exposure to authentication/authorization (OAuth, SSO)

• Experience building applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

• Solid understanding of Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration systems

• Experience working with ML and AI technologies

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 $133,900 -- $242,000 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:

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Colorado:

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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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At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

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