Senior Software Development Engineer

Company: Adobe Systems GmbH
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

JOB LEVELP40EMPLOYEE ROLEIndividual ContributorThe Opportunity
Do you thrive on solving hard problems at scale? Do you want to build cloud-native systems that work seamlessly across devices? Are you interested in defining the future of creativity by making it fast, fun, and streamlined to build sophisticated-looking content? Most of all, are you passionate about the next generation of users and building modern solutions for them that connect to leading social and digital platforms?We are a team of passionate storytellers, technology innovators, and change agents. Building off 's initial success, we are now re-imagining (from the ground up!) the way people discover, build, and publish the full range of media types - from graphics to imaging to video - right in the browser and on their mobile devices. Our aim is to build fast and easy product experiences that empower students, social influencers, marketers, small businesses - really anyone with something to say - to make something that will stand out and impress their audience.We are seeking an experienced web front-end engineer to join a highly motivated and fast-paced team to join us in building a new creativity platform that will help define the future of Creative Cloud and Adobe's Digital Media business.
What you'll do:

• Work hand-in-hand with researchers, engineers, user experience designers and product managers to prototype and build a next-generation web application
• Provide technical leadership to solve ambitious design problems to deliver best-in-class user experience in web and a broad range of devices
• Influence design thinking among development teams. You have an appreciation for design-thinking and you believe that creating reusable code and consistent user experiences that work well together can empower engineers and designers to create better products.
• Participate in pair programming and peer reviews. You'll collaborate with other engineers on problems of all shapes and sizes, from code to new ideas and methodologies.
• Deliver a responsive, scalable solution ready for a mass audience.
• Provide recommendations on how to make the products more usable. You will use our analytics tools, user research, and in-house community team to gather information and gain insights as to how people use our product to drive new ideas.
  What you need to succeed:
  • 5+ years proven experience building and deploying web applications or interactive websites
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, HCI, web design, or a related field
  • Proven expertise building web apps that run across multiple browsers, including mobile, where there are different performance and resource constraints as well as capabilities that may require polyfills.
  • Proven web architecture experience designing and developing robust, complex full-stack architectures
  • Strong skills in Javascript/HTML/CSS, experience with ES6 and React, Vue or equivalent UI frameworks.
  • Proficient knowledge of web technologies, e.g. the DOM, canvas and WebGL rendering, web security, asynchrony, workers, performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with modern web dev tools/patterns, e.g. npm, web pack, etc; loading optimization, cloud deployment strategies
  • Keen eye for visual and web design and a passion for using CSS and modern techniques to create visually rich and interactive experiences
  • Experience with implementing support for accessibility standards (e.g, WCAG 2.1) and support for different input modalities and assistive technologies used by users.
    Nice to have:
    • Experience in UX Design
    • Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM development practicesOur 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:Fair Chance OrdinancesAdobe 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 NoticeIf 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 NoticeIt 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 OpportunitiesCreativity, 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:1. Update your Resume/CV and - don't forget to include your uniquely 'Adobe' experiences and volunteer work.2. Visit the on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles you're interested in.3. Check out these to help you prep for interviews.4. If you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your .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 and explore the meaningful we offer.Adobe is proud to be anemployer. 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.Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, emailor call (408) 536-3015.
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