Senior Software Engineer

Adobe • Lehi, UT

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About The Position

The Opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of a core product area. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing complex systems, making strong technical decisions, and partnering across teams to deliver secure, reliable software. You’ll shape architecture, guide implementation, and ensure the security, performance, and usability of key services. While an individual contributor role, it has broad impact through technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration. About Adobe 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. Let’s Adobe together 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. 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 protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process 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 [email protected] or call [phone]. AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience. At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer. There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Adobe. Take the quiz and see how well you know us! 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 [email protected] or call [phone].

Requirements

• Experience building and operating scalable, customer-facing systems
• Strong skills in Java and modern JavaScript (React); familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience applying AI/ML in real products (e.g., APIs, prompt design, model integration) and understanding practical limitations
• Ability to guide teams in adopting AI responsibly, balancing innovation with reliability
• Strong system design skills with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
• Solid understanding of secure software development practices
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs across architecture, security, and delivery timelines
• Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team growth
• ~5+ years of software engineering experience (impact matters more than tenure)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience owning systems or product areas in production

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve complex, customer-facing systems from architecture through production
• Provide technical leadership within your domain, guiding design and implementation decisions
• Partner with engineering, product, and security teams to align solutions with business and customer needs
• Identify and manage technical and security risks, making sound decisions with limited guidance
• Lead design and code reviews to maintain high standards for quality and security
• Drive improvements through code, automation, and architectural changes
• Mentor engineers and help raise the overall technical bar

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees