What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Development Engineer position at Adobe and Careers?
Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build the next generation of cloud-native, large-scale backend systems for Adobe Analytics. This is not embedded systems work—this is true software engineering at scale, leveraging C to deliver high-performance APIs and services that process billions of transactions daily .
What You’ll Do
Design and implement robust, scalable APIs for Adobe Analytics within AEP.
Work on high-performance C services for data ingestion, aggregation, and retrieval.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and UX teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle: architecture, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Solve complex technical challenges involving distributed systems, multi-processing, real-time data processing, and cloud infrastructure .
Develop and optimize solutions for RedHat Enterprise Linux environments .
Contribute to large database design and development for high-volume data storage and retrieval.
What You Need to Succeed
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.
Strong proficiency in C and experience with modern software engineering practices.
Background in large-scale systems, cloud-native architectures, API development, and multi-processing .
Experience with Linux systems development (RedHat Enterprise Linux preferred) .
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Platform and Adobe Analytics is a plus.
Knowledge of large database design and development principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Why Join Us?
Work on cutting-edge technology that powers customer experiences for the world’s biggest brands.
Be part of a high-impact team in Adobe’s fastest-growing business unit.
Enjoy a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning.
Learn more about:
https://business.adobe.com/products/analytics/adobe-analytics.html
https://business.adobe.com/products/experience-platform/adobe-experience-platform.html
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 position is $139,000 -- $257,550 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and 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 :
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.
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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 (408) 536-3015.
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build the next generation of cloud-native, large-scale backend systems for Adobe Analytics. This is not embedded systems work—this is true software engineering at scale, leveraging C to deliver high-performance APIs and services that process billions of transactions daily .
What You’ll Do
Design and implement robust, scalable APIs for Adobe Analytics within AEP.
Work on high-performance C services for data ingestion, aggregation, and retrieval.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and UX teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle: architecture, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
Solve complex technical challenges involving distributed systems, multi-processing, real-time data processing, and cloud infrastructure .
Develop and optimize solutions for RedHat Enterprise Linux environments .
Contribute to large database design and development for high-volume data storage and retrieval.
What You Need to Succeed
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.
Strong proficiency in C and experience with modern software engineering practices.
Background in large-scale systems, cloud-native architectures, API development, and multi-processing .
Experience with Linux systems development (RedHat Enterprise Linux preferred) .
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Platform and Adobe Analytics is a plus.
Knowledge of large database design and development principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Why Join Us?
Work on cutting-edge technology that powers customer experiences for the world’s biggest brands.
Be part of a high-impact team in Adobe’s fastest-growing business unit.
Enjoy a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning.
Learn more about:
https://business.adobe.com/products/analytics/adobe-analytics.html
https://business.adobe.com/products/experience-platform/adobe-experience-platform.html
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 position is $139,000 -- $257,550 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and 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 :
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.
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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 (408) 536-3015.
Salary : $139,000 - $257,550