Software Development Engineer

Software Development, Software Engineering, Adobe Product Family, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Modeling Languages, Architectural Services, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Quality Management, Mentoring, Technical Leadership, * Several years of experience in crafting and operating production backend systems.

• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, API build, and performance.
• Proficiency in a modern backend language and cloud-native services.
• Experience integrating LLMs or AI services into production software.
• Hands-on use of coding agents and AI-assisted development tools.
• Effective communication skills across various teams and collaborators.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with AI orchestration patterns and event-driven architectures.

About Adobe

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $139,000 – $257,550 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $177,900 - $257,550

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado

Join a world-class team at Adobe and be a part of reshaping the future of backend and AI-native platforms! Our team is at the forefront of integrating large language models into the Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), enabling personalized experiences at scale. If you are ambitious and ready to compete on a global stage, this is your chance to create an impact.

What you’ll Do

• Lead the build and architecture of backend services and AI-powered systems for AJO.
• Transform open-ended product requirements into clear technical builds.
• Build and operate MCP servers and AI model integrations.
• Ensure AI features are reliable and performant in production.
• Contribute to core backend services, improving code quality and maintainability.
• Mentor team members and lead technical discussions., 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., At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI - and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.