Adobe · 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer (Level 5)
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to help drive the evolution of Adobe Journey Optimizer, focusing on backend systems and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Technical Ownership: Design, implement, and maintain core components of AJO, with a focus on backend systems
Innovation & Impact: Collaborate with engineering leadership to shape and rapidly deliver on a technical vision for efficiently addressing the complex needs of our enterprise customers with easy-to-maintain solutions. Create differentiated value through effective application of AI
Engineering Excellence: Champion software engineering standards, including code quality, testing, and continuous integration/deployment
Design and Operate at Scale: Lead in the architecture and operation of large-scale, globally distributed systems. Ensure high availability and low latency in enterprise environments
Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning across the team
Customer Focus: Work closely with product managers and customer-facing teams to understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
10+ years of experience building, testing and operating complex software systems, focused on the backend
Deep understanding of modern software development practices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures
Proficiency in Java, with expert knowledge of streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka), relational and NoSQL databases, caching frameworks, microservices, networking, security, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven attitude
Ability to break down complex problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions
Demonstrated skill and enthusiasm for rigorous quality practices, observability, and incident response in production environments
Experience and interest in technical leadership and project management
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
Preferred
Experience with AI/ML systems and enterprise software development is a strong plus
Experience building enterprise B2B or B2C products in the marketing automation, analytics, experimentation, decisioning, or personalization space is a plus
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Apple
1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
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