Software Development Engineer - Data & Cloud EngineeringThe Opportunity Join Adobe's mission to help shape the future of data-driven experiences. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer with a strong foundation in software engineering and an interest in scalable data platforms and cloud technologies.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable applications and working with modern data systems in a collaborative environment. You'll work alongside engineers, product teams, and data specialists to develop scalable solutions that support Adobe's next-generation platforms.
What you'll Do Software Engineering- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications and services across client-side or server-side environments.
- Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle including coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and support.
- Apply core computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
- Fix and resolve production issues with guidance from senior team members when needed.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Data Engineering- Develop and support PySpark jobs and data processing workflows for large-scale datasets.
- Work with distributed data technologies and cloud-based technologies like Hadoop, Databricks, AWS, or Azure.
- Help improve data pipelines, monitoring, and operational reliability.
Collaboration- Partner with engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver impactful solutions.
- Communicate progress, share ideas, and collaborate effectively within the team.
- Contribute to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What you need to succeed Education- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience- 3-5 years of software development experience with strong coding skills in Java, C++, or similar programming languages.
- Experience working with data processing frameworks such as PySpark or Spark.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Skills- Solid understanding of foundational topics in computer science such as algorithms, data structures, and system development.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Familiarity with software development best practices, version control, and testing.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have- Exposure to distributed systems or large-scale data processing environments.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with performance optimization or monitoring tools is a plus.
Expected Pay Range:Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $139,000 -- $257,550 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.
In California, the pay range for this position is $177,900 - $257,550
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
