Software Development Engineer

Join a world-class team at Adobe and be a part of reshaping the future of backend and AI-native platforms! Our team is at the forefront of integrating large language models into the Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), enabling personalized experiences at scale. If you are ambitious and ready to compete on a global stage, this is your chance to create an impact.

• →Lead the build and architecture of backend services and AI-powered systems for AJO.
• →Transform open-ended product requirements into clear technical builds.
• →Build and operate MCP servers and AI model integrations.
• →Ensure AI features are reliable and performant in production.
• →Contribute to core backend services, improving code quality and maintainability.
• →Mentor team members and lead technical discussions.

• Several years of experience in crafting and operating production backend systems.
• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, API build, and performance.
• Proficiency in a modern backend language and cloud-native services.
• Experience integrating LLMs or AI services into production software.
• Hands-on use of coding agents and AI-assisted development tools.
• Effective communication skills across various teams and collaborators.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with AI orchestration patterns and event-driven architectures.

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. 

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