Senior Software Development Engineer - Front End

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer, Front End to join the ambitious Project Graph team at Adobe. Project Graph is a creative system that blends first- and third-party AI models, Adobe tools, and custom interactive components inside a visual, designer-friendly node graph editor. Users connect nodes to build automated, repeatable creative workflows. They package these workflows into Capsules, polished interfaces that allow any user to apply a workflow without opening the editor. Graph operates everywhere, from the web to Adobe apps like Photoshop, and supports a growing community of tool creators. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and delivering the front-end foundations of the Project Graph platform. These include the canvas, components, and web primitives that creative professionals use daily.

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Over 10 years designing, testing, and managing complex web applications, demonstrating a solid history of taking full responsibility for front-end features and components.
Strong proficiency with Web Components (Custom Elements, Shadow DOM or equivalent experience)
Deep understanding of at least one core area of browser technology
Experience building framework-independent or low-level platform abstractions
Ability to decompose complex systems into clear abstractions and deliver solutions that are elegant, scalable, and maintainable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
A strong sense of ownership and a passion for building products that delight users.
A self-directed engineer with a strong sense of ownership, high standards for craft, and a bias toward impact.
Passionate about building systems that empower other developers.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with node-based or visual programming systems is advantageous.
Familiarity with Lit, FAST, or similar libraries is welcome — but not a substitute for strong fundamentals
Experience with developer tools or systems that support extensibility is a plus

Responsibilities

Build, implement, and maintain front-end components of Project Graph, with a focus on native web technologies and Web Components.
Build UI systems that are framework-agnostic and built to evolve.
Collaborate with engineering leadership to deliver on the technical vision for Graph's front-end, breaking complex requirements into clear, shippable achievements.
Champion strong fundamentals: simplicity, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Set a high bar for code quality, testing, and operational rigor.
Contribute to the architecture and operation of a large-scale, globally distributed client application.
Ensure high availability and low latency in enterprise environments.
Apply AI-assisted tools to write, test, and refactor code, and accelerate feature delivery within established engineering standards.
Elevate the team through thoughtful code reviews, build discussions, and hands-on mentorship of junior engineers.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and customer-facing teams to understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.