Adobe · 15 hours ago
Sr. Backend Software Engineer - Generative AI Solutions
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$159K/yr - $302K/yrAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences. They are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and generative AI workflows, contributing to the development of user-friendly applications and workflows.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and data pipelines
Write high-quality code to extend, automate, and operationalize generative AI workflows, including scripting, backend services, and pipeline tooling
Collaborate closely with Adobe research, product, platform, design, and engineering teams to translate new capabilities into usable solutions
Incorporate feedback to improve usability, performance, and reliability of tools and workflows
Own solutions end-to-end, from early concept and experimentation through deployment, documentation, and ongoing iteration
Contribute to engineering and workflow best practices for building scalable, flexible generative AI systems
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of how large language models and diffusion models are trained and operate, including trade-offs made during training and inference
Significant professional experience designing, developing, and deploying delightful, high-traffic web applications and services with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud on high-performing, high-trust teams
Strong programming skills in Python, with experience building tools, services, or automation for creative workflows
Comfortable working in ambiguous problem spaces and rapidly learning new tools and technologies
Ability to work independently in a hybrid or remote-first environment while collaborating effectively across disciplines and time zones
Clear and thoughtful communicator with the ability to bridge creative and technical perspectives
Passionate about using AI as a force multiplier to build quickly and confidently
Preferred
Experience building custom generative AI workflows with an emphasis on node-based systems such as ComfyUI
Experience with other languages such as C++, Go, and Typescript
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications and extensibility
Experience mentoring or influencing best practices across multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
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
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1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
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