Adobe – Software Development Engineer

Job Description:

The Software Development Engineer role at Adobe offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and world-class digital experiences. This position is part of Adobe’s Design Engineering and Product organization, where innovation, scalability, and performance are core priorities. As a Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to building next-generation systems that power structured content, omnichannel delivery, and intelligent digital experiences used by enterprises across the globe. Your work will directly impact millions of documents published daily across platforms, making reliability, scale, and efficiency critical to success.

Within Adobe’s Technical Communication group, you will work on AEM Guides, a modern Component Content Management System trusted by Fortune 500 companies. The role goes beyond routine development and focuses on designing scalable services, integrating complex systems, and making architectural decisions aligned with long-term product vision. You will be involved in every phase of the engineering lifecycle, from early specifications and design to development, testing, and deployment, ensuring solutions meet high performance and quality standards.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-growing, product-focused environments and enjoy solving complex problems. You will collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and cross-functional engineering teams while staying ahead of emerging technologies. Adobe provides a globally recognized work culture that values creativity, diversity, and innovation, offering engineers the platform to influence product direction and shape the future of digital experiences.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and architect new services and features that align with Adobe’s scalable and modular system architecture.

• Take ownership of the complete engineering lifecycle, including design, development, testing, automation, and deployment.

• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and engineering teams to translate product requirements into robust technical solutions.

• Build technical specifications, prototypes, and design documents to clearly communicate ideas and system behavior.

• Ensure seamless integration of new features with existing systems while maintaining performance and reliability.

• Participate in diagnosing and resolving production issues and implement preventive solutions to avoid recurrence.

• Apply strong algorithmic thinking and design principles to solve complex engineering challenges efficiently.

• Influence product direction by leveraging knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Conduct and participate in design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

• Orchestrate development efforts across components or large product areas while maintaining technical excellence.

Requirements & Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–8 years of experience across the product development lifecycle in technical or engineering roles.

• Strong computer science fundamentals with deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization.

• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.js or Angular, along with state management libraries.

• Proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript ES6+, and TypeScript for building scalable and maintainable applications.

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and real-time data handling using WebSockets.

• Experience with frontend performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and asset minimization.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

• Exposure to cloud-based systems, scalable architectures, and large-scale web application design.

• Excellent communication, decision-making, and collaboration skills with the ability to lead in ambiguous scenarios.

Expected Salary:

For Software Development Engineer roles at Adobe in Noida with mid-to-senior level experience, the expected salary generally ranges between ₹25 LPA to ₹40 LPA, depending on expertise, architectural responsibility, and product impact. Adobe offers compensation that is highly competitive in the product engineering market, along with strong benefits, learning opportunities, and long-term career growth in a globally respected organization.