Software Development Engineer 5

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San Jose, CA
In-Office
154K-287K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Software
Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences.
The Role

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!


 

About the Role 

We are looking for a data bent Software Engineer who is dedicated, innovative, and eager to learn new technologies. You will play a critical role in building scalable, high-performance data and ML services that power mobile experiences for large enterprises. This role goes beyond coding; it's about shaping the digital experiences of tomorrow. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Engage in all aspects of data services development: design, scoping, coding, code reviews, testing, bug fixes, and deployment. 

  • Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to ensure maximum uptime and superior service quality for customers. 

  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, continuously seeking to enhance products and processes. 

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data and ML software architecture, design, and implementation. 

  • Enhance test automation infrastructure to improve scale and velocity, ensuring quality across services and end-to-end product experiences. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UI/SDK developers, product managers, designers) to develop effective solutions. 

  • Participate in story mapping, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning/demos within a two-week cadence. 

  • Independently deliver complex functionalities and prototype ideas/concepts based on current trends and technologies. 

  • Communicate clearly with team members and management to define and achieve goals. 

  • Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering growth and development. 

What You Need to Succeed 

  • B.S. in Computer Science or a related engineering field. 

  • 7+ years of experience in designing and developing web or software applications. 

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Commitment to teamwork, self-organization, and continuous improvement. 

  • Expertise in backend development with languages such as Java, Node.js, or Python. 

  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure), Kubernetes, GitOps, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. 

  • Experience in setting up SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs for key services and establishing comprehensive monitoring practices. 

  • Proficiency in writing functional, integration, and performance tests, and developing test frameworks. 

  • Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases. 

  • Experience with Kafka and Zookeeper is a plus. 

  • Experience in mobile application development is a plus. 

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 $153,600 -- $286,600 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

Jul 22 2025 12:00 AM

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.

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