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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Adobe Systems - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $248,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Node.Js, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Organization, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Adobe, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Low Latency, Data Analytics, Front End Software Development - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-development-engineer-graph-san-jose-ca--5a61e7c7-f400-45e3-8ce9-65a4a51b1adc ## About the Role Education: BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field. Experience: 10+ years of experience building, testing and operating complex web applications, focused on the Frontend. Experience with node-based systems and enterprise software development is a strong plus. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of modern software development practices. MUST HAVES- Web components experience a must-have. Experience building developer tooling a strong plus. (Skills - Shadow DOM, LIT, Web Components, worked on complex application, Editing applications). Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a data-driven attitude. Ability to break down complex problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners. Customer Empathy: A strong sense of ownership and a passion for building products that delight users. #FireflyGenAI, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Product Family, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Create Graphs, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Distributed Computing, Ecosystems, Enterprise Applications, High Availability, Integration Testing, Internet Application, Leadership, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Programming Tools, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Programming, Writing Skills ## Description We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Software Engineer to join the new Project Graph team at Adobe. Project Graph is a new creative system that lets you combine first and third-party AI models, Adobe tools, and custom interactive components inside a visual, designer-friendly node graph editor. Connect a library of tactile, interactive components that bring creative control of AI back to your fingertips. Transform ideas into powerful workflows and modular tools that run anywhere, from the web to Adobe apps like Photoshop. And if you'd rather focus on creating than building, you can tap into a growing ecosystem of community-built tools without ever opening the editor. In this position, you will play a key role in designing and delivering developer-focused features of the Project Graph platform. What You'll Do Technical Ownership: Design, implement, and maintain core components of Project Graph, with a focus on web components and developer experience Innovation & Impact: Collaborate with engineering leadership to shape and rapidly deliver on a technical vision to address the complex needs of the platform, Engineering Excellence: Champion software engineering standards, including code quality, testing, and continuous integration/deployment. Design and Operate at Scale: Lead in the architecture and operation of large-scale, globally distributed systems. Ensure high availability and low latency in enterprise environments. Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning across the team. 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