Software Development Engineer.5

The Opportunity The Photoshop Applied Research and Technology team is looking for a senior Photoshop engineer with a passion for technology and building compelling GenAI and AI/ML experiences that delight customers and boost productivity. This individual will be at the forefront of cutting-edge imaging technology, leveraging expertise in algorithms, large scale software architecture and design to bring research prototypes into production-quality solutions to create Photoshop Magic. Responsibility Gain in-depth knowledge of the Photoshop codebase, including Photoshop Document model and overall architecture, to develop and integrate innovative technologies into the flagship Photoshop product. Deliver polished end-to-end AI/GenAI experiences as a Photoshop C++ developer. Collaborate with researchers, ML engineers, application developers, UI designers, product managers, quality engineers and customers to create cross-platform backend solutions and front-end Desktop user experiences. Prototype mature research ideas with AI models in Photoshop. Iterate and improve upon these ideas, with the goal of productization. Effectively communicate complex technical ideas with stakeholders and get buy-in for technical initiatives. Provide long-term vision for the product technical direction and evolution of large-scale cross-platform applications. Maintain, evolve and improve existing features in a large, complex codebase. Participate in formal and informal code and design reviews. Code Excellence: Write robust, scalable, performant, and secure code.  Serve as a customer advocate and quality champion Take initiative, tackle new challenges and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to get the job done Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Science or related field 7+ years of software development experience with a proven track record of designing, implementing and delivering large-scale high quality production software Proficient in modern C/C++ with extensive large-scale application development experience required. Working knowledge of Python and Javascript preferred. Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, MVC architecture, design patterns, memory systems, CPU/GPU optimizations, and software engineering best practices Proven experience leveraging AI coding assistants and agentic workflows to accelerate delivery of production code—driving multi-file changes (refactors, fixes, modernization), improving code review quality, and automating repetitive engineering tasks—while maintaining high standards for correctness, performance, security, and test coverage. Deep understanding of digital imaging and computer vision algorithms, as well as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence applications. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Passion for creating high quality applications that professionals love 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 y ... (truncated, view full listing at source)