Software Quality Engineer

Adobe

Software Quality Engineer

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB LEVEL
    P30
    EMPLOYEE ROLE
    Individual Contributor

    The Opportunity

    This is a chance to join a creative and collaborative team that builds applications to unlock the creativity of our customers! Photoshop for the Web is part of a larger initiative to expand Photoshop across multiple platforms and reach new designers.

    As a Software Quality Engineer , you will work closely with Product and Design partners to create innovative features and experiences.

    We are seeking a hardworking and self-motivated individual with proven industry experience in both black-box and white-box quality engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team innovating in web technologies and redefining how designers create. A successful candidate will become a key leader on a team with high-quality standards, leveraging excellent communication skills to drive overall product quality and influence its direction.

    If you’re passionate about quality engineering, eager to take ownership, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

    What You'll Do

    • Provide independent leadership of large product areas.
    • Serve as a key resource for testing new features, diagnosing performance issues, and creating automation tests (end-to-end and performance-related).
    • Serve as a role model for executing best-testing practices. Bring your valued experience to the table and help shape and educate a small team.
    • Collaborate with distributed teams of designers, developers, and quality engineers to design and specify features.
    • Think critically about user interactions and translate those insights into actionable items like stories and bugs.
    • Plan and execute test activities for all aspects of a web-specific photo editing application.
    • Create test cases (acceptance, performance, functional, etc.) to ensure proper functionality of all implemented features.
    • Perform hands-on testing of daily builds across multiple Web platforms as well as on diverse device types.
    • Work closely with web development teams to ensure alignment and share ideas for enhancing tests.
    • File accurate, comprehensive bug reports, and verify fixes.
    • Operate in an agile development environment, coordinating with other teams to ensure smooth workflows across the app experience.

    What You'll Need to Succeed

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
    • 5+ years of equivalent Quality Engineering (QE) industry experience.
    • Experience testing complex web-based applications on Mac and Windows platforms.
    • High proficiency with Photoshop.
    • Passion for testing software and excitement for technology.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of QE methodologies, processes, and tools.
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Strong time management and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
    • Ability to work independently and achieve results with minimal supervision.
    • Flexibility to move between tasks and collaborate across teams.

    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 $92,900 -- $183,800 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.

    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 :

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    Colorado:

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    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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