Software Development Engineer, Adobe GenStudio

Adobe is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our team in San Jose. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, designers, and product teams to build scalable web applications and deliver high-quality digital experiences.

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  Over 3 years of experience building and deploying web applications or interactive websites

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  A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, web design, or a related field

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  Proven ability to deliver robust and complex user interfaces

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  Strong understanding of front-end and back-end technologies, including JavaScript frameworks such as React, as well as Node.js or Java

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  Solid knowledge of web technologies, including the DOM, web security, asynchronous programming, workers, and performance optimization

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  Experience applying visual and interaction design principles to build intuitive user interfaces

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  Experience designing and building AI-powered agents or agent-based systems (e.g., orchestration, tool use, or multi-step workflows)

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  Familiarity with cloud and automation concepts, practices, and procedures

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  Familiarity with Single-SPA, micro frontends, or similar architectural patterns

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  Experience developing and operating applications on public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

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  Exposure to generative AI technologies or products is a plus

• Works well in a collaborative team environment and can manage competing priorities

• Interested in mentoring and supporting team members

• Focused on delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that improve customer outcomes

• Demonstrates ownership in building and operating production systems

• Passion for technology and continuous learning

• Proficient in UX design principles

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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. 

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.

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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:

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

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:

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