Adobe · 8 hours ago
Senior Software Development Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $258K/yr
9+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences, empowering individuals and brands to create exceptional digital content. The Senior Software Development Engineer will develop critical data processing workflows and microservices, optimizing big data applications while leading large-scale projects in an Agile environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Develop critical data processing workflows, high performance microservices, advertising-related methodologies, and deliver them to production at scale
Articulate the choice of accurate tools and technologies
Translate high-level requirements into meaningful tasks and actions
Optimize distributed microservices and big data applications to reduce cost and enhance availability
Lead sophisticated, large-scale projects in an Agile environment using Java, Jenkins, and Spark
Collaborate with multi-functional specialists (Product Management, Design, Engineering, etc.) to launch customer-focused solutions
Communicate clearly with leadership to define goals
Market ideas across teams and organizations
Be a technical leader with the ability and desire to mentor other team members
Promote a culture of continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
9+ years of industry software development experience
Hands-on experience with open-source technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka
Proven record of delivering highly optimized code in Scala/Java
Proven experience working with NoSQL databases, preferably MongoDB
Proficiency in data structures and algorithms
Proven expertise in Java, OOP principles, clean design, and design patterns
Deep understanding of modern cloud technologies and design patterns for building 'always-up' services
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Unending curiosity, thoroughness, tenacity, and focus on quickly designing and building sophisticated software systems with great quality to solve customer problems
Experience with Containers and CI/CD systems (like Argo CD and GitOps)
Preferred
Experience with other big data tech stacks and data cleanrooms (like Snowflake) is highly desirable
Experience with AEP and Generative AI is a plus
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Long-term incentives in the form of a 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
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1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
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