Software Development Engineer 3

Job Title: Software Development Engineer

Job Description Summary

Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Looking for a full-time software engineer to join the Subscription Life Cycle Services(SLS) Team which is responsible for systems that handle tens of millions of subscriptions for Adobe.

The Challenge

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate engineer who is interested in building the next generation of blazingly fast, always-available cloud-based services for subscription management and purchasing, covering a wide variety of products, plans, promotions, purchase methods, and geographies, for Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and a host of other Adobe products and services. This also includes data experimentation and analysis required for these cloud-based services. You will deliver critical services to be used by a variety of clients, enabling flexible and highly scalable subscription workflows. If you are passionate about writing high-quality code, are genuinely interested in building highly scalable and reliable services, and are fascinated by Micro-services Architecture, then this would be a great opportunity for you.

What you will do

• Participate in all aspects of software development activities including design, coding, code review, unit-testing, integration testing, and bug fixing.
• Work independently to design and delivering medium to complex functionality.
• Collaborate and Provide guidance to team members to build a scalable and high-performance solution with low operational overhead.
• Work with multi-functional team members to ensure a superb end-to-end user experience for our customers.
• Fast prototyping of ideas and concepts and researching the latest industry trends.
• Build features that make our products easier to use. We're constantly experimenting with how to improve our products to benefit our users, and you'll help track metrics and formulate ideas to improve and increase adoption.
• Perform analysis and experimentation for the data flowing through different systems/services
• Build a data consistency and validation feature in delivering high-quality data.

What you will need to succeed

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in software engineering,
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Track record of delivering software releases or projects on time with high quality.
• Experience or knowledge in Java and Spring Framework. Proficient in Object-Oriented analysis and design.
• Experience in building large-scale, complex client/server solutions is a plus.
• Knowledge in data experimentation and analysis
• Knowledge in building RESTful services.
• Excellent Knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Agile Software Development techniques.
• Experience with AWS, New Relic, Splunk is a huge plus.
• Exposure to building AI-powered workflows, including LLMs, RAG, AI agents, or intelligent automation, 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.

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 $114,100 -- $214,950 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 $148,500 - $214,950


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:

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

Colorado:

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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:

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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.