Job Summary:
Adobe is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of a core product area. The role involves designing complex systems, making technical decisions, and collaborating across teams to deliver secure and reliable software.
Responsibilities:
• Design and evolve complex, customer-facing systems from architecture through production
• Provide technical leadership within your domain, guiding design and implementation decisions
• Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to align solutions with business and customer needs
• Identify and manage technical and security risks, making sound decisions with limited guidance
• Lead design and code reviews to maintain high standards for quality and security
• Drive improvements through code, automation, and architectural changes
• Mentor engineers and help raise the overall technical bar
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience building and operating scalable, customer-facing systems
• Strong skills in Java and modern JavaScript (React); familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience applying AI/ML in real products (e.g., APIs, prompt design, model integration) and understanding practical limitations
• Ability to guide teams in adopting AI responsibly, balancing innovation with reliability
• Strong system design skills with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
• Solid understanding of secure software development practices
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs across architecture, security, and delivery timelines
• Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team growth
• ~5+ years of software engineering experience (impact matters more than tenure)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience owning systems or product areas in production
Company:
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions. Founded in 1982, the company is headquartered in San Jose, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.