Senior Software Development Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
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San Jose, CA
In-Office
134K-242K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Software
Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences.
The Role
Design and optimize AI-powered motion and video software systems, collaborate cross-functionally, tackle technical challenges, and enhance user experiences.
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Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!


 

The Opportunity

At Adobe, we've spent decades helping creative professionals bring their visions to life, and now we're on a mission to empower everyone to express their stories. Our mission of Creativity for All is backed by industry-leading technology, groundbreaking research, and a deep commitment to democratizing creativity.

Adobe Express empowers users to effortlessly create stunning designs, whether beginners or seasoned professionals, by offering an intuitive platform fueled by cutting-edge AI capabilities. We’re at the forefront of redefining how content is created, from stunning visuals to compelling video and motion design. Adobe’s latest innovations, including Firefly Services (APIs), Firefly Custom Models, Object Composites, and Style Kits, are bringing next-gen AI capabilities directly into the hands of millions of users through flagship tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, and more.

The Express Motion AI team sits at the core of this vision, pioneering the future of AI-driven video, audio, and animation workflows inside Adobe Express. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team, where you will play a key role in building and scaling intelligent, user-friendly tools that integrate time-based media and AI in powerful, intuitive ways. This is your chance to help shape the creative tools of tomorrow, where generative AI meets dynamic storytelling.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and optimize scalable software systems that power AI features in motion, video, and animation workflows - using TypeScript as the primary language
  • Collaborate with research scientists, product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to develop and deploy AI/ML-powered features that delight users
  • Integrate cutting-edge generative AI and temporal models into the Adobe Express platform.
  • Tackle complex technical challenges involving video rendering, dynamic media generation, and audio processing
  • Contribute to a team culture rooted in curiosity, experimentation, rapid iteration, and high-quality user experiences.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to successfully implement new features and improvements.
  • Ensure high performance, reliability, and observability through robust analytics and monitoring frameworks.
  • Expand your knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the latest development, test, and deployment methodologies
  • Stay close to our customers, internal and external, to refine experiences and validate ideas.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Strong software engineering background with experience in modern tech stacks (e.g., TypeScript, Python, C++, etc.)
  • Passion for working on creative tools, especially those involving motion, animation, or video editing
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and continuously push technical boundaries
  • Experience debugging and optimizing browser-based applications
  • Comfortable working across the stack and diving into unfamiliar code or systems
  • Excellent communicator; clear, concise, and empathetic in real-time and asynchronous collaboration.
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Bonus Points

  • Experience with AI/ML technologies, particularly in generative models, computer vision, or temporal media (video, audio, motion graphics)
  • Familiarity with WASM / C++
  • Experience working in large-scale monorepos using standard methodologies for modularization and code reuse.
  • Experience with modern build and packaging tools (e.g., npm, Webpack, Bazel).
  • Strong focus on quality; adept at test automation (unit, integration, E2E).
  • Background in Agile/SCRUM teams, particularly in distributed or cross-geo environments.

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 position is $133,900 -- $242,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and 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 Ordinances

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

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:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

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.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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. Learn more.

 

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, email [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015.

Top Skills

Ai/Ml
Bazel
C++
Python
Typescript
Wasm
Webpack
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
21,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

When you join Adobe Life in Austin, you’ll immerse yourself into a world of cutting-edge technology, exceptional colleagues and meaningful work that touches millions of people everywhere.

Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences.

Why Work With Us

Adobe Austin embodies the culture of the Austin neighborhood around it which is diverse, enterprising and innovative.

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