Senior Software Development Engineer 5

Adobe Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. is seeking a senior full stack engineer to research, design, develop and deliver GenAI-enabled enterprise features that empower creators and marketers.

You will craft architecture specs and ship production-quality web applications across React/Java/NodeJS stacks, while engaging with customers to drive successful outcomes. The role emphasizes startup-like impact, customer happiness, and high-quality execution, with opportunities to lead small teams and collaborate across product,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full cycle experience developing interactive web applications and web service stack.
• Proven ability in developing software solutions using TypeScript/JavaScript, ReactJS/Web components, state management and bundlers/transpilers.
• Experience with server-side web services using Java, NodeJS, and other emerging technologies.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Responsibilities

• Write architecture and design specs for product/feature/prototypes for innovative Firefly Enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain production-quality features with rich user experience and customer-centric prototypes.
• Partner with product management, UX design, program management and partners to create requirements and use cases.
• Explore, evaluate and integrate new technologies and translate ideas into interactive prototypes.
• Engage with customers to solve issues, A/B test solutions, and communicate on critical issues.
• Lead small teams in accomplishing objectives and complex technical goals.

Skills

TypeScript/JavaScript

ReactJS/Web components

State management

Bundlers/Transpilers

Java

NodeJS

Test-Driven Development

Web services

Job description

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.

Thrives in a start‑up setting, prioritizes customer happiness, delivers outstanding experiences, completes tasks consistently, and meets high‑quality bar.

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 an 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 ideas into 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
• Lead small teams in accomplishing objectives and complex technical goals

What you need to succeed

• 10+ years of full cycle experience developing interactive web applications and web service stack
• 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)

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 protected characteristic. Learn more.