JOB LEVEL
P50
EMPLOYEE ROLE
Individual Contributor

** The Opportunity**

Join Adobe’s mission to transform the future of creativity and data-driven experiences. We are seeking a senior computer scientist who brings a unique blend of software engineering, data science, and DevOps expertise to build scalable, intelligent systems that power Adobe’s next-generation platforms.

This role fits a person who excels software development fundamentals, large-scale data technologies, and cloud infrastructure. They also reflect Adobe’s core values of creativity, ownership, excellence, and authenticity.

Adobe strongly fosters and values its leaders. We look for individuals who lead with integrity and are role models for accomplishing business initiatives with the highest degree of trust, who create an inclusive culture where people do their best work, and who improve the contributions of the team.

** What you'll do**

• Software Engineering : Design and develop robust, scalable applications and services across client-side (C++, iOS/Swift, Android/Java) or server-side (Java) environments. Own projects through the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Apply strong computer science principles: algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and system architecture. Tune code to address high performance and load requirements. Respond to urgent production issues requiring fast resolution and deployment of code fixes/updates
• Data Science Engineering : Build and optimize PySpark jobs for large-scale data processing. Work with modern data ecosystems: Apache Hadoop, AWS EMR, Azure Databricks, or Azure Data Explorer (ADX). Implement machine learning workflows and integrate predictive analytics into production systems. Collaborate with the team to visualize, design, and experiment with data-driven agentic workflows.
• DevOps & Cloud Operations: Manage configurations and deployments for (elastic compute) Spark environments. Participate in system upgrades (OS, libraries, Spark versions) and ensure compatibility with data pipelines. Analyze cost dashboards and optimize resource utilization for Spark jobs. Provide cost projections for new Spark jobs in development.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with teams (engineering, product, UX) to deliver impactful solutions. Communicate proactively: share successes, raise challenges early, and ask for help when needed. Contribute to a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

** What you need to succeed**

• Education: Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in software development with strong coding skills in Java, C++, or mobile platforms. Hands-on experience with PySpark and distributed data processing frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and data services.
• Skills: Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals: algorithms, complexity, parallelism, and system design. Knowledge of DevOps practices for data environments. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Exposure to cost optimization and performance tuning for Spark workloads.

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 positionis $159,200 -- $301,600 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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.

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In California, the pay range for this position is $208,300 - $301,600 │ In Washington, the pay range for this position is $190,200 - $275,400

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:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Internal Opportunities

Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We’re glad that you’re pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!

Put your best foot forward:

1. Update your Resume/CV and Workday profile - don’t forget to include your uniquely ‘Adobe’ experiences and volunteer work.

2. Visit the Internal Mobility page on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles you’re interested in.

3. Check out these tips to help you prep for interviews.

4. If you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll .

Once you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

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