Adobe · 1 hour ago
Senior Software Development Engineer 5
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$208K/yr - $302K/yrAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences. They are seeking an experienced individual to join their engineering team in Product Engagement Systems, specifically within the Photoshop team, to contribute to ambitious projects that push the boundaries of digital experiences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Strong proficiency in Typescript for large-scale production front-end systems
Deep understanding of JavaScript runtime behavior (event loop, async execution, memory)
Clear understanding of JavaScript module systems, including:
ES Module (ESM): import /export, tree-shaking, bundler behavior
CommonJS (CJS): require, module resolution, interoperability with ESM
Ability to design client-side systems as shared platforms,, not just individual features
Experience defining architectural boundaries, ownership models, and extension points
Proven ability to evolve existing systems while maintaining stability
Strong intuition for long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Ability to abstract concrete UI implementations into:
State and lifecycle models
Event and interaction models
Configuration or rule-driven systems
Clear judgement on what should be standardized versus customizable
Experience avoiding over-engineering while preventing fragmentation
Experience designing tooling ecosystems rather than isolated scripts
Ability to standardize build, test, and validation workflows across teams
Experience improving developer productivity through:
Consistent tooling
Automation
Clear conventions and guardrails
Ownership mindset for internal platforms used by many engineers
Experience designing end-to-end data flows from client to analytics systems
Ability to define event schemas and data contracts
Comfort using data to:
Evaluate system effectiveness
Guide architectural trade-offs
Influence engineering priorities
Ability to explain how technical choices impact product and business outcomes
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in Typescript for large-scale production front-end systems
Deep understanding of JavaScript runtime behavior (event loop, async execution, memory)
Clear understanding of JavaScript module systems, including: ES Module (ESM): import /export, tree-shaking, bundler behavior, CommonJS (CJS): require, module resolution, interoperability with ESM
Ability to design client-side systems as shared platforms, not just individual features
Experience defining architectural boundaries, ownership models, and extension points
Proven ability to evolve existing systems while maintaining stability
Strong intuition for long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Ability to abstract concrete UI implementations into: State and lifecycle models, Event and interaction models, Configuration or rule-driven systems
Clear judgement on what should be standardized versus customizable
Experience avoiding over-engineering while preventing fragmentation
Experience designing tooling ecosystems rather than isolated scripts
Ability to standardize build, test, and validation workflows across teams
Experience improving developer productivity through: Consistent tooling, Automation, Clear conventions and guardrails
Ownership mindset for internal platforms used by many engineers
Experience designing end-to-end data flows from client to analytics systems
Ability to define event schemas and data contracts
Comfort using data to: Evaluate system effectiveness, Guide architectural trade-offs, Influence engineering priorities
Ability to explain how technical choices impact product and business outcomes
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.
Founded in 1982
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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