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# Photoshop Software Development Engineer - C++/GPU imaging

- **Company:** Adobe Systems
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $177,900.0 - $257,550.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, C++ (Programming Language), Game Engine, Software Engineering, Performance Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://adobe.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/external_experienced/job/San-Jose/Photoshop-Software-Development-Engineer---C---GPU-imaging_R171156

## About the Role

* A clear communicator who adapts to different audiences
 * A pragmatist who cuts through complexity and moves toward solutions
 * A humble teammate who leaves ego at the door and makes the right call for the customer and the team
 * An innovator who embraces new approaches and adapts quickly to changing circumstances

What you need to succeed

 * A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
 * 5+ years developing advanced C++ applications
 * An understanding of image processing and rendering systems
 * Experience with desktop profiling tools
 * Ability to understand and articulate the impact of your work on users
 * Hands-on knowledge of Adobe products is desired
 * Game engine experience is a plus

## Description

Millions of creative professionals depend on Photoshop every day, and we're in the middle of a generational shift in its core architecture. This is a chance to do deep, technically rewarding work with brilliant people. It's work that your teammates and customers will both use and feel.

 * Modernize the architecture behind Photoshop's performance, enabling a better user experience and stronger capabilities
 * Build out next-generation GPU-accelerated features and modernize existing features
 * Collaborate with internal and external partners at the forefront of technology to bring the full power of modern hardware to Photoshop
 * Shape architectural and product design decisions across teams to deliver a fast, high-quality product that customers love!

What you'll Do

 * Build and improve image compositing and display systems in C++ to expand Photoshop performance and capabilities
 * Profile and optimize C++ code to ensure optimal performance
 * Plan and deliver architectural improvements that help our users
 * Collaborate with technology and platform teams
 * Write and review engineering documents and design specs
 * Ensure quality in all phases of development, which includes expanding automated quality and performance testing and driving test plans
 * Adopt, advocate for, and expand the application of AI tooling in daily development practices


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