JOB LEVEL
P50
EMPLOYEE ROLE
Individual Contributor

The Opportunity

Join Adobe’s mission to transform the future of creativity by building SDKs and platform libraries that power data-driven insights and AI-enabled experiences across Creative Cloud. We are seeking a software engineer with development and computer science fundamentals and experience designing, building, and evolving high-performance, cross-platform SDKs.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working close to the system: designing stable APIs, managing complexity in large native codebases, and enabling product teams through reliable, well-designed shared components. You will work on core SDKs where correctness, performance, binary compatibility, and long term maintainability are critical, and where architectural decisions have lasting, cross product impact.

Adobe values leaders who act with integrity, foster inclusive environments, and set the standard for engineering excellence across the organization.

What You’ll Do
- Implement and evolve foundational SDKs and libraries across Adobe products, defining data standards that enable high quality analytics, consistent telemetry, and AI powered services
- Apply computer science principles including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, memory management, and system architecture
- Drive quality through automated testing, validation strategies, and performance analysis across platforms and toolchains
- Develop reference implementations and documentation that establish and guide teams toward consistent adoption

What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience building production quality native software systems
- Strong proficiency in one of the following: C/C++ preferred; or mobile development, iOS or Android or both; nice-to-have Java, JavaScript, node.js
- Hands on experience across two or more platforms, such as Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, or cloud services
- Experience working in large, long lived codebases where stability, performance, and thoughtful evolution are essential
- Debugging and problem solving skills in complex native and multi language environments
- Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous problem spaces, making sound architectural tradeoffs with incomplete information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction and platform adoption
- Proven ability to thrive in a small, highly collaborative, high impact team

Adobe Values
At Adobe, we live by four guiding principles:
- Be Creative: We imagine what’s possible and build the future
- Own the Outcome: We act like owners and deliver with accountability
- Raise the Bar: We pursue excellence and continuous improvement
- Be Genuine: We lead with integrity, inclusion, and authenticity

Expected Pay Range:
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.

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.

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

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 .