Adobe · 23 hours ago
Manager, Software Development - Frontend
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences. They are seeking an Engineering Manager for Frontend Software Development to lead a team responsible for building high-performance web applications and driving engineering excellence to enhance customer purchasing experiences.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of frontend engineers focused on building scalable, performant, and accessible ecommerce applications
Monitor and optimize application performance, making data-driven decisions to improve user experience
Work with multi-functional teams to build, develop, and implement world-class secure, and reliable customer journeys
Develop and apply a frontend technology strategy for checkout, paywall and post-purchase experiences, using modern frameworks like React, GraphQL, and Next.js
Foster engineering innovation by setting coding norms, effective testing procedures, and seamless delivery pipelines
Coordinate with product managers to determine and prioritize features, ensuring we meet our ambitious goals
Inspire innovation and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance
Stay ahead of frontend trends and bring modern approaches (performance optimization, accessibility, personalization, experimentation) into Adobe’s ecommerce experiences
Work closely with global teams to align on product vision, architecture, and roadmap delivery
Qualification
Required
8+ years of frontend web development engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role
Proven track record of leading frontend teams to deliver highly available, customer-facing applications at scale and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and continuous improvements in both products and processes
Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies: React (required), TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS-in-JS, state management frameworks, and responsive design and a strong understanding of web performance, security, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO principles
Experience working with GraphQL/REST and backend-for-frontend patterns in architectures
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS or Azure), CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and DevOps practices
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across design, product, and backend engineering teams
Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop top engineering talent
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science
Preferred
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6+)
CSS-in-JS
state management frameworks
responsive design
GraphQL
REST
cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
CI/CD pipelines
testing frameworks
DevOps practices
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
New hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Apple
1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-08
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