Senior Software Development Engineer 5

Join Adobe’s Experience Platform (AEP) team as a Senior Software Engineer 5 focused on backend systems. You will architect and deliver scalable, high-performance backend solutions powering AI-native applications in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Multi-Agent Collaboration Platform (MCP) environments. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership in engineering, and a passion for innovation at scale.

• Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable backend services using Java and Python.

• Own end-to-end system architecture for AI-native applications, including RAG/MCP multi-agent environments.

• Define and enforce code standards, guidelines, and architectural patterns for the team.

• Build and optimize backend components that support AI/ML workflows, including data ingestion, orchestration, and inference pipelines.

• Collaborate with data scientists and AI engineers to integrate advanced models and agents into production systems.

• Drive innovation in the use of AI within AEP, contributing net new solutions and breakthrough ideas.

• Design and maintain data pipelines and APIs employing AEP’s XDM schemas and real-time data services.

• Ensure seamless integration with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and distributed data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Kafka).

• Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and system design sessions across teams and business units.

• Mentor and coach engineers, sharing knowledge through documentation, presentations, and technical blogs.

• Influence technical direction and innovation across Adobe’s Experience Platform organization.

• Establish and uphold standards for code quality, test automation, and system reliability.

• Proactively identify and resolve complex system issues, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Advocate for secure programming practices and data privacy compliance.

• 10+ years of experience in backend software engineering, with a proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, distributed systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Java and Python; experience with cloud-native development and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Demonstrated expertise in building AI-native applications, especially in RAG/MCP multi-agent environments.

• Deep understanding of data modeling, API design, and integration with data platforms.

• Strong knowledge of distributed data frameworks and real-time data processing.

• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-team initiatives.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience with XDM schemas, data lake architectures, and real-time customer intelligence systems.

• Familiarity with AI/ML model deployment, orchestration, and monitoring in production environments.

• Contributions to technical publications, open-source projects, or conference presentations.

• Recognized as a technical leader and innovator in backend engineering and AI-native systems.

• Ability to synthesize complex requirements into elegant, scalable solutions.

• Passion for mentoring, teaching others, and encouraging a culture of continuous learning.

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across business units and partners.

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