Software Development Engineer

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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!


 

Job Description
Senior Software Engineer, AEP Lakehouse – Data & AI Systems

Location: San Jose, CA

About Adobe

At Adobe, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to create, connect, and bring ideas to life. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses with innovative digital solutions. The Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Lakehouse plays a critical role in helping companies turn data into meaningful customer experiences. We are excited about the future, and we’d love for you to join us!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Software Architect to shape the future of AEP Lakehouse by designing and building scalable, high-performance data systems. This role blends data infrastructure, AI workflows, and cloud technology to drive real-time customer intelligence. If you enjoy solving complex challenges and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a Software Architect, you will design and optimize data processing systems that support AI model training, large-scale ingestion, and analytics workloads. You will work closely with engineers, data scientists, and product teams to build seamless AI-powered data platforms.

Your role will focus on:

  • Building efficient data pipelines for real-time and batch processing using Spark, Flink, and Kafka.
  • Developing AI training workflows that integrate with Kubeflow, MLflow, Airflow, and Ray.
  • Improving data management with Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, and advanced indexing techniques.
  • Collaborating across teams to ensure seamless AI model deployment and efficient data usage.
  • Optimizing cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) to enhance scalability and performance.
  • Providing technical leadership by mentoring engineers and driving architectural best practices.
What You Bring

We are looking for someone with:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) and 8+ years of experience in distributed systems, data engineering, or AI infrastructure.
  • A strong background in large-scale data processing with frameworks like Spark, Flink, or Kafka.
  • Proficiency in C++, Java, Scala, or Python.
  • Experience with AI orchestration frameworks such as Kubeflow, Ray, MLflow, Airflow, or Argo Workflows.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP) and GPU/TPU-based AI training environments.
  • A problem-solving mindset, with a passion for building efficient and scalable solutions.
Why You’ll Love Working at Adobe

At Adobe, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team that is shaping the future of AI and data-driven experiences. We offer competitive salaries, flexible work options, and opportunities to grow your career in an environment where your ideas matter!

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

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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