Software Engineering Manager, Photoshop

Adobe•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Remote

About The Position

Millions of creative professionals depend on Photoshop every day, and we're busy improving core architecture related to look and feel. This is a chance to embed yourself with brilliant engineers and leaders doing deep, technically rewarding work that Photoshop developers will build on and our customers will feel. Lead a team of skilled senior engineers focusing on modernizing architecture, including updates to Photoshop's interface using Adobe's shared UI framework. Build exceptional experiences for our customers and developers. Mentor aspiring technical leaders, setting high bars for excellence in architecture, code design and process. Drive the delivery lifecycle from planning and development through quality reviews. Ensure the daily work of developers is prioritized, efficient and aligned with current goals. Manage project scope and risk using data, analytics, and creative problem-solving. Build strong partnerships across Adobe, removing cross-team and cross-organization blockers.

Requirements

5+ years in software development (preferably leading front end architecture)
3+ years as an engineering manager
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
A strong background in related hands-on software development and software architecture, equipped to sympathize with developers
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Willingness to get in the trenches when it matters
Knowledge and passion for Photoshop or other Adobe products

Nice To Haves

A clear communicator: You tailor how you speak and write about engineering work to fit your audience
Proactively organized: You stay ahead of what your team and other leaders need, and people know they can count on you to be prepared
Pragmatic: You cut through complexity, prioritize, and move towards solutions
Humble: You're a true teammate who leaves your ego at the door, pursuing what's best for the customer, the product, and the team
An empathetic mentor: You invest in others, giving candid, thoughtful feedback that helps engineers grow both technically and professionally
An experienced leader: You have previously led teams through complex projects

Responsibilities

Lead a team of skilled senior engineers focusing on modernizing architecture, including updates to Photoshop's interface using Adobe's shared UI framework
Build exceptional experiences for our customers and developers
Mentor aspiring technical leaders, setting high bars for excellence in architecture, code design and process
Drive the delivery lifecycle from planning and development through quality reviews
Ensure the daily work of developers is prioritized, efficient and aligned with current goals
Manage project scope and risk using data, analytics, and creative problem-solving
Build strong partnerships across Adobe, removing cross-team and cross-organization blockers