Senior Software Development Engineer - Web Applications

Join Adobe as a Senior Software Development Engineer

Adobe is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer to join our team in New York, NY. This role is pivotal in driving the progress of advanced web experiences for Photoshop, one of our flagship products. You will work on a new initiative that will redefine how Photoshop is showcased and marketed online, making a significant impact on the user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management and Design: Work closely with product management and design teams to translate the essence of Photoshop into engaging web experiences. This will allow you to unleash your creativity and technical expertise.
• Develop Reusable Libraries: Create a lightweight reusable package library of UI, graphics, and other functional utilities to enable fast development of new applications. Deliver these as both npm packages and compiled script end products.
• Showcase Photoshop's Features: Develop end-user application experiences that highlight Photoshop's features and capabilities using a modern web development stack.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership to a team of web developers, ensuring robust and high-quality web applications.
• Deploy Across Adobe Web Properties: Deploy your work across a range of Adobe web properties to reach a global audience.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ Years in Web Development: Demonstrated ability in building and deploying responsive, performant, and accessible web applications or component libraries.
• Expertise in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS: Both in development and tooling, with a guide-level understanding of Web Platform APIs, browser differences, and idiomatic web development patterns.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to solve complex problems creatively and independently, with strong social skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with TypeScript and Web Components: Familiarity with TypeScript or similar typed development contexts, and Web Component-related APIs or related libraries like lit or Stencil.
• Background in Interactive Media: Experience with compositing (e.g., using Canvas2D, WebGL, WebGPU) and exposure to Adobe design software, particularly Photoshop.
• Lean and Agile Methodologies: Knowledge and experience with Lean development and/or Agile methodologies.

Why Adobe?

Adobe is a global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. We empower everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences. At Adobe, we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.

Compensation and Benefits

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 $124,000 -- $234,200 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action 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 applicable characteristics protected by law.

If you're passionate about web development, want to work with a globally recognized company, and have a desire to make a significant impact on the user experience of Photoshop, we encourage you to apply.