Sr. Manager, Growth Engineering

Adobe Systems GmbH; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Systems is seeking a dynamic People Manager for its Monetization Growth organization in San Jose. The ideal candidate will lead a team of software engineers, driving product excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. This senior leadership role is perfect for someone who thrives in a diverse and multi-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
• Hands-on experience in developing complex mobile and web applications.
• Expertise in programming languages required for role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team of engineers.
• Hire, mentor, and performance manage team members.
• Collaborate with partners to set product vision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Technical background

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Objective-C

Swift

React Native

Kotlin

Java

Job description

JOB LEVEL

M40

EMPLOYEE ROLE

People Manager

The Opportunity

As a software engineering leader on the Monetization Growth organization, you will be a critical part of the team building delightful experiences driving customer success and tangible business growth. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about designing, developing, testing and improving software products and experiences to deliver Adobe magic to our millions of customers worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a combination of strong leadership skills along with the ability to work with a diverse, distributed multi-functional team.

What you'll Do

• Lead a high performing team of engineers passionate about growing Adobe’s business and building products that our customers love.
• Hire, mentor, retain and performance manage individual contributors and/or other managers. Balance resources across multiple simultaneous business priorities.
• Collaborate with partners and help set product vision and strategic priorities for the team. Relentlessly prioritize work responsibilities of team members based on business impact.
• Summarize and simplify complex information using a wide range of storytelling techniques. Engage with business leaders and executives to influence informed decision making that benefit the business.

What you need to succeed

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with relevant practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience building and leading teams, with prior experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong technical background and analytical abilities, with hands-on experience in developing complex mobile and web applications. Grasp of software engineering best practices and architectural design patterns.
• Expertise in at least one of the following programming languages – Objective-C, Swift, React Native, Kotlin or Java.
• Proven track record of driving alignment and results, while working in a diverse, global, matrixed environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to clearly articulate and explain complex ideas.
• Prior experience publishing one or more apps on Google Play or Apple app store preferred.

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 $143,700 -- $289,900 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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Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

Aug 04 2025 12:00 AM

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:

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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

Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We’re glad that you’re pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!

Put your best foot forward:

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3. Check out these tips to help you prep for interviews.

4. If you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll.

Once you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.

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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