Staff Software Development Engineer

The Opportunity

Join Adobe's world-class team in San Jose, CA, where innovation meets creativity! As a Software Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing powerful solutions that empower millions of users worldwide. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a highly skilled team, in an environment that fosters collaboration and inclusion.

What you'll Do

• Build, develop, and implement software solutions that meet Adobe’s high standards of quality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the best approaches for flawless execution.
• Apply your technical expertise to solve complex problems and deliver world-class user experiences.

What you need to succeed

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in software development with a strong understanding of programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for technology.
• Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a related field or experience with cloud-based technologies.

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 you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015. 

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