Senior Software Development Engineer

High-Paying Jobs, Software Engineering, Technology
San Jose, California, USA
April 12, 2026
FULL_TIME

Job Description

Are you an experienced software engineer looking to build the future of artificial intelligence and enterprise data? Adobe is currently hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their innovative Adobe Journey Optimizer B2B Insights and Analytics team.

This role is available in two major tech hubs: San Jose, California, and Seattle, Washington. If you are passionate about data science, AI-driven analytics, and building systems that turn natural language into SQL, this is an incredible opportunity to shape how global businesses understand their data.

Job Overview

  • Hiring Company: Adobe
  • Job Role: Senior Software Development Engineer (P40 Level)
  • Job Locations: San Jose, CA | Seattle, WA
  • Employment Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
  • Estimated Salary: $139,000 – $257,550 annually (California roles range up to $257,550; Washington roles up to $234,150)
  • Industry: Technology / SaaS

What You Will Do

In this role, you will be at the forefront of changing how businesses report their data. You will move legacy systems into a modern Customer Journey Analytics (CJA) environment, allowing users to generate dashboards simply by talking to an AI agent. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Building AI Solutions: Designing systems that empower business users to generate analytics through natural language processing.
  • Engineering Scalable Systems: Designing, building, and maintaining highly scalable data processing pipelines and services.
  • Prototyping & Strategy: Creating technical specifications, building prototypes, and presenting your architectural ideas to the team.
  • Driving Innovation: Working autonomously in a highly productive environment to solve complex customer problems using data science.

What You Need to Succeed

Adobe is looking for candidates with a strong mix of technical engineering skills and a deep understanding of data systems. To qualify, you should have:

  • Professional Experience: 3+ years of software development experience at a major tech company or startup, specifically building SaaS products or AI agents. (7 to 10 years of experience with Machine Learning and A/B testing is a massive bonus to help you stand out!)
  • Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Core Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, Apache Airflow, Databricks, Snowflake, and ETL processes.
  • Data Visualization: Hands-on experience with industry-standard reporting tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Adobe Analytics.
  • Mindset: You must be comfortable with ambiguity, able to adapt to changing priorities, and relentlessly focused on delivering great customer experiences.

Why Join Adobe?

Adobe is famous for its outstanding workplace culture, continuous learning environment, and deep commitment to innovation. By joining Adobe, you get access to comprehensive benefits, flexible working conditions, and the chance to integrate AI into your daily workflow.

How to Apply

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Update your resume to highlight your experience with Python, AI agents, and big data processing, and apply directly through Adobe’s official career portal.

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