Software Development Engineer

Adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 177,900 - 257,550; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is looking for a motivated Software Developer Engineer to join the team building Adobe’s next-generation AI-first marketing application. This platform redefines customer engagement workflows with speed, agility, and full-stack productivity for modern marketers.

You’ll develop and deploy critical components of the Agentic App, translating product goals into actionable engineering plans and driving CI/CD, observability, and performance improvements through rigorous reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 4–9 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Proven expertise in Java, Scala, Python, C++ or Go and clean architecture principles.
• Experience with Campaign Execution systems and Generative AI is a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and “always-up” systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and container orchestration tools like Argo CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and deploy critical components of a new Agentic App, delivering production-grade solutions.
• Translate high-level product goals into actionable engineering tasks and technical plans.
• Evaluate and advocate for the right tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Write clean, testable, and scalable code; conduct peer reviews and drive best practices in CI/CD, observability, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering to launch customer‑centric features.
• Communicate effectively with leadership to align on goals and priorities.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor, fostering growth across the team.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

C++

Go

Data structures & algorithms

Clean Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Argo CD

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We’re looking for a highly motivated Software Developer Engineer to join the team building Adobe’s next-generation AI-first marketing application. This platform is redefining customer engagement workflows with speed, agility, and full-stack productivity for modern marketers.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, and deploy critical components of a new Agentic App, delivering production-grade solutions.
• Translate high-level product goals into actionable engineering tasks and technical plans.
• Evaluate and advocate for the right tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Write clean, testable, and scalable code; conduct peer reviews and drive best practices in CI/CD, observability, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering to launch customer‑centric features.
• Communicate effectively with leadership to align on goals and priorities.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor, fostering growth across the team.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 4–9 years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design.
• Proven expertise in Java, Scala, Python, C++ or GO and clean architecture principles.
• Experience with Campaign Execution systems and Generative AI is a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of cloud‑native architectures, microservices, and “always‑up” systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and container orchestration tools like Argo CD.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A mindset of curiosity, ownership, and relentless focus on solving real customer problems with high‑quality software.

Pay Range

U.S. pay range for this position: $139,000 – $257,550 annually.

California: $177,900 – $257,550.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Adobe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Legal Notices

• California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
• Massachusetts: 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.