Senior Software Engineer

The Opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of a core product area. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing complex systems, making strong technical decisions, and partnering across teams to deliver secure, reliable software. You’ll shape architecture, guide implementation, and ensure the security, performance, and usability of key services. While an individual contributor role, it has broad impact through technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration. Job Responsibilities Design and evolve complex, customer-facing systems from architecture through production Provide technical leadership within your domain, guiding design and implementation decisions Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to align solutions with business and customer needs Identify and manage technical and security risks, making sound decisions with limited guidance Lead design and code reviews to maintain high standards for quality and security Drive improvements through code, automation, and architectural changes Mentor engineers and help raise the overall technical bar What You’ll Need to Succeed Experience building and operating scalable, customer-facing systems Strong skills in Java and modern JavaScript (React); familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Experience applying AI/ML in real products (e.g., APIs, prompt design, model integration) and understanding practical limitations Ability to guide teams in adopting AI responsibly, balancing innovation with reliability Strong system design skills with a focus on performance, reliability, and security Solid understanding of secure software development practices Ability to evaluate trade-offs across architecture, security, and delivery timelines Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team growth Experience and Education ~5 years of software engineering experience (impact matters more than tenure) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Experience owning systems or product areas in production About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000 employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. 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 protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process 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 accommodationsadobe.com or call 1 408-536-3015. AI Use Guidelines for Inter ... (truncated, view full listing at source)