Software Development Engineer - San Jose

Our Company · Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful ...

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Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours

Software Engineer, AEP Lakehouse – Data & AI Systems

Location: San Jose, CA

About Adobe

At Adobe, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to build, connect, and bring ideas to life. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses with innovative digital solutions. The Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) Lakehouse plays a critical role in helping companies turn data into meaningful customer experiences. We are passionate about the future, and we'd love for you to join us

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the AEP Lakehouse team. In this position, you will contribute to constructing scalable, high-performance data systems that enable real-time customer intelligence. You will be involved in impactful projects, cooperate with experienced engineers, and get familiar with the latest data technologies in an encouraging setting.

Perfect for those starting their careers wanting to advance in data and cloud expertise.

What You'll Do

• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in Java, Scala, or Python.
• Contribute to the development of data pipelines and backend services for real-time and batch workloads.
• Work closely with senior engineers and data scientists to assist with analytics and use cases involving artificial intelligence.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and release cycles to ensure high-quality software.
• Learn and apply cloud development practices (AWS or Azure).
• Troubleshoot issues and help improve system reliability and scalability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science (or related field) with 1–3 years of software engineering experience (including internships and academic projects).
• Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Java, Python, or Scala.
• Interest in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale data processing.
• Problem-solving attitude, curiosity, and a collaborative approach to building solutions.

Nice to Have (Optional)

• Exposure to data frameworks such as Spark, Kafka, Flink, Apache Iceberg, or Delta Lake.
• Familiarity with containerized or cloud-native development (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Knowledge of databases, query engines, or analytics platforms.

Why You'll Love Working at Adobe

At Adobe, we prioritize innovation, teamwork, and ongoing learning. You'll join a diverse, inclusive team that is crafting the future of AI and data-driven experiences. We provide attractive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and chances to advance your career in an environment where your ideas are valued

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 $93,200 -- $179,200 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 $123,700 - $179,200

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.

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California:

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Colorado:

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Massachusetts:

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