What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Development Engineer, Full-Stack and AI position at Adobe Systems?
Job Details
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!
About Us
We are the Adobe Globalization Engineering Team-a team of passionate, experienced engineers from a diverse set of backgrounds who share a deep appreciation for language and culture and how they intersect with technology. We take pride in crafting experiences that feel native and seamless for people who may communicate in languages different from our own.
The Opportunity
Do you love delving into open-ended problems and crafting the path forward? Are you passionate about building at the intersection of modern web applications and LLM technology? Are you a builder who enjoys leading technical work while assisting in product decisions?
We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer who appreciates culture like we do. Prior experience in localization isn't required, as long as you're someone who loves to learn. This role will be supporting Adobe Express, GenStudio PeM and internal tools. Specifically, you will lead efforts in features related to cultural adaptation and enable Agentic AI-powered culturalized content.
In this role, you'll own technical architecture and act as a product-minded engineer, aligning design, product, and quality from an engineering lens. You'll have autonomy, broad ownership, and room to grow-ideal for ambitious technologists who challenge convention and think holistically. We value thoughtful contributors over rigid roles; whether it's data, UX, or strategy, we pitch in. You'll thrive if you bring sharp insights and aren't afraid to share them.
What you'll do
What you need to succeed
Nice to have
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
Dec 04 2025 12:00 AM
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 or call .
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!
About Us
We are the Adobe Globalization Engineering Team-a team of passionate, experienced engineers from a diverse set of backgrounds who share a deep appreciation for language and culture and how they intersect with technology. We take pride in crafting experiences that feel native and seamless for people who may communicate in languages different from our own.
The Opportunity
Do you love delving into open-ended problems and crafting the path forward? Are you passionate about building at the intersection of modern web applications and LLM technology? Are you a builder who enjoys leading technical work while assisting in product decisions?
We're looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer who appreciates culture like we do. Prior experience in localization isn't required, as long as you're someone who loves to learn. This role will be supporting Adobe Express, GenStudio PeM and internal tools. Specifically, you will lead efforts in features related to cultural adaptation and enable Agentic AI-powered culturalized content.
In this role, you'll own technical architecture and act as a product-minded engineer, aligning design, product, and quality from an engineering lens. You'll have autonomy, broad ownership, and room to grow-ideal for ambitious technologists who challenge convention and think holistically. We value thoughtful contributors over rigid roles; whether it's data, UX, or strategy, we pitch in. You'll thrive if you bring sharp insights and aren't afraid to share them.
What you'll do
- Build functional, reliable, and maintainable systems prioritizing simplicity, clarity, and long-term maintainability.
- Design and evolve web application architecture to meet product needs, balancing flexibility and performance.
- Collaborate closely with multi-functional partners (product, design, quality) to deliver high-impact user experiences with engineering excellence.
- Continuously analyze and optimize performance, ensuring a responsive and seamless user experience across devices.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and team culture with a focus on growth.
- Ship responsive, scalable solutions built to serve a large and diverse global audience.
- Turn insights into impact by using analytics, user research, and community feedback to identify usability improvements and drive thoughtful feature development.
What you need to succeed
- 5 years of experience building and deploying web applications.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
- Experience with one or more of the following: React, JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, CSS, RESTful API, Node.js
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially when speaking to leaders and other collaborators.
- A proactive approach-you take initiative, anticipate challenges, and don't wait to be told what to do.
- Experience in TypeScript/HTML/CSS and modern web technologies.
- Ability to successfully implement and compete in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science.
Nice to have
- Experience in modern web-based editors or games (applications that emphasize detailed rendering, high UI performance, and real-time collaborative editing).
- Experience in product localization (string overflow & truncation, etc).
- Exposure to user analytics or feedback systems to inform UX improvements (usage of telemetry and feature flags to guide iteration or A/B tests).
- Comfort contributing to or maintaining design systems or shared UI libraries across large product surfaces.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
- Experience with machine learning and/or deep learning methods
- Experience and a strong desire to integrate ML solutions into products
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
Dec 04 2025 12:00 AM
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 or call .
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Salary : $139,000 - $257,550