Sr. Software Development Engineer, Photoshop Web/WebAssembly

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154K-287K Annually
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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!


 

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!
 

Join Us in Bringing Photoshop on the Web to More Creators

At Adobe, we're seeking a dedicated software engineer to play a key role in expanding the capabilities of Photoshop on the web. As part of our team, you’ll help bring Photoshop on the Web to more creators by expanding the capabilities of native applications on the web and applying innovative web technologies.
 

What You'll Do:

· Ensure seamless performance across various devices and browsers, working directly with external partners to improve the WebAssembly ecosystem, allowing us to unlock and improve native Photoshop core functionality the web.
· Collaborate across teams to improve Photoshop on the Web's WebAssembly resource management, and load and runtime performance enabling us reach more creators.
· Participate in technical investigations and prototyping to bring new graphic-intensive and generative workflows to Photoshop on the Web.
 

What You Need to Succeed:

· Demonstrated ability in creative problem-solving and independent thinking, with strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
· 8+ years of experience with C++ development.
· Experience with WebAssembly and Emscripten.
· Familiarity with modern build pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins
 

Nice to Haves:

· Exposure to Adobe design software, particularly Photoshop.
· Experience with TypeScript or similar typed development contexts, along with an understanding of core web technologies.
· Comfortable working within a primarily web-based environment
· Knowledge of Lean Development or Agile methodologies.
If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital imaging on the web and making a meaningful impact on one of Adobe's flagship products, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of Photoshop on the web.

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:

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Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

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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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