Software Engineer in Test Lvl 4
AdobeSan JosePosted 1 March 2026
Job Description
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 seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer – Test Automation Level 4 with deep expertise in test automation using Playwright, as well as strong proficiency in TypeScript. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the quality and reliability of the Firefly Web Client designing and maintaining robust test automation frameworks, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, development, and DevOps teams, you will also manage all aspects of a team of dedicated QEs, collaborate with multi-functional partners, and ensure the delivery of outstanding, innovative software experiences. ensure the delivery of outstanding, innovative software experiences. You will play a pivotal role in architecting quality processes and frameworks, leading cross-domain initiatives, and influencing Adobe’s technology roadmap through thought leadership and domain expertise. Key Responsibilities Playwright automation: Develop, maintain, and scale automated test suites using Playwright. Build and extend testing infrastructure and utilities in TypeScript. Drive best practices in test automation, test coverage, and CI/CD integration. Investigate test failures, report defects and application bugs, and work closely with developers to resolve issues. Lead the team on automation testing, including setting test plans and reviewing automation test results. Set and drive cross-product and cross-domain testing standards and processes. Own system development for interlinked and complex quality processes. Quality Leadership & Strategy: Lead other QEs or equivalent experience in delivering comprehensive test plans aligned with business objectives. Lead QE efforts across multiple teams, coordinating test plans, quality strategies, and automation frameworks. Contribute new innovations through tools, frameworks, or methodologies, sharing findings via wikis, meetings. Lead experimental initiatives to test and adopt novel QE practices across Adobe products. Collaborating in a multi-functional manner: Act as a liaison between QE, product, development, and engineering teams, driving alignment on quality priorities. Represent QE in strategic conversations across multiple business units, and collaborate with product teams to ensure customer-centric quality solutions are embedded in every phase of development. Requirements 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or test automation. 5+ years of professional experience in Quality Engineering, including leadership roles. Proven expertise with Playwright for end-to-end testing of modern web applications. Strong programming skills in TypeScript/JavaScript. Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with CI/CD tools. Solid understanding of web technologies, browser behavior, and DOM manipulation. Ability to debug and analyze failures in test and production environments. Experience with performance testing tools, such as Lighthouse, Playwright Tracing and Metrics, Google Chrome DevTools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence individuals, and make decisions independently. Preferred Qualifications Experience with argo, Jenkins Familiarity with test reporting and analytics tools. Pre ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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