Software Development Engineer – Data & Cloud Engineering

The 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.

At Adobe, we value creativity, collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning. We foster an inclusive culture where people are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and do their best work.

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.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. 

Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015. 

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

 

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.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.