Senior Software Development Engineer 5

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

Job summary

Marketo, an Adobe Company, is seeking a senior full-stack engineer to help design, build, and scale cloud-based platform services powering Marketo Engage and Adobe AJOB2B. You’ll apply Generative AI and Agentic AI tools to accelerate development and product features.

You will deliver robust, highly available SaaS services with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, mentor teammates, and drive end-to-end initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years software development experience with a related degree
• Experience building distributed data processing services (Spark, Kafka)
• Strong Java/Scala experience
• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Experience with JavaScript UI toolkits (ReactJS, AngularJS)
• Proven ability to develop, deploy, and operate SaaS services (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
• Experience mentoring teammates
• Interest in operational excellence and scalable software
• Experience with LLMs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver platform services powering Marketo Engage and Adobe AJOB2B
• Apply Generative AI and Agentic AI tools for development and features
• Deliver features addressing key business needs and iterate with customers
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues

Skills

Java/Scala

Spark/Kafka

SQL/NoSQL

ReactJS/AngularJS

Docker/Kubernetes/AWS

Mentoring

LLMs

Agile

PHP/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Splunk

PHP

JavaScript

ReactJS

AngularJS

Job description

The Opportunity Marketo, an Adobe Company, provides easy-to-use, powerful and complete marketing software that propels fast-growing small companies and global enterprises, turning marketing from a cost center into a revenue driver. As a full-stack engineer, you will contribute to the development of Marketo Engage and Adobe AJOB2B. If you are passionate about building large-scale, high-performance cloud-based microservices in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and fun environment, we can’t wait to talk to you. The best person for this job won’t necessarily be the one with everything on our wish list but will be a person who shows they can learn, collaborate, and contribute to our culture!

What you’ll do

• Play a central role in the design, development, and delivery of platform services that power Marketo Engage and Adobe AJOB2B
• Apply Generative AI and Agentic AI tools for software development and product features
• Deliver features and products for Engage and AJOB2B that tackle critical business needs and iterate with customers for early feedback and areas of improvement
• Troubleshoot, understand, and solve software problems

Requirements

• We are looking for 10+ years software development experience plus relevant Bachelor’s degree and/or an advanced degree in a related field or equivalent. Master’s level degree is preferred
• Experience building distributed data processing services and multi-threaded programming with processing frameworks such as Spark and Kafka
• Strong experience with Java/Scala
• Proficiency with SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis
• Experience with JavaScript UI toolkits, such as ReactJS, AngularJS, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally to solve technical challenges and drive solutions
• Proven knowledge in developing, deploying, highly available SaaS applications and services like Docker, Kubernetes & AWS and private cloud
• Experience mentoring other team members
• Passion for operational excellence and to build robust and maintainable scalable software services
• Capability as a technical lead who can drive development initiatives from end-to-end (Pluses)
• Experience with Splunk
• Experience with PHP and Javascript
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Experience building features with LLMs

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. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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Expected Pay Range

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 $159,200 - $301,600 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. In California, the pay range for this position is $208,300 - $301,600 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.

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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. There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Adobe. Take the quiz and see how well you know us! 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. Learn more.

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