Software Development Engineer.5

Adobe • San Jose, CA

3d

About The Position

The Photoshop Applied Research and Technology team is looking for a senior Photoshop engineer with a passion for technology and building compelling GenAI and AI/ML experiences that delight customers and boost productivity. This individual will be at the forefront of cutting-edge imaging technology, leveraging expertise in algorithms, large scale software architecture and design to bring research prototypes into production-quality solutions to create Photoshop Magic.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of software development experience with a proven track record of designing, implementing and delivering large-scale high quality production software
• Proficient in modern C/C++ with extensive large-scale application development experience required.
• Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, MVC architecture, design patterns, memory systems, CPU/GPU optimizations, and software engineering best practices
• Proven experience leveraging AI coding assistants and agentic workflows to accelerate delivery of production code—driving multi-file changes (refactors, fixes, modernization), improving code review quality, and automating repetitive engineering tasks—while maintaining high standards for correctness, performance, security, and test coverage.
• Deep understanding of digital imaging and computer vision algorithms, as well as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence applications.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for creating high quality applications that professionals love

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Python and Javascript preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the Photoshop codebase, including Photoshop Document model and overall architecture, to develop and integrate innovative technologies into the flagship Photoshop product.
• Deliver polished end-to-end AI/GenAI experiences as a Photoshop C++ developer.
• Collaborate with researchers, ML engineers, application developers, UI designers, product managers, quality engineers and customers to create cross-platform backend solutions and front-end Desktop user experiences.
• Prototype mature research ideas with AI models in Photoshop.
• Iterate and improve upon these ideas, with the goal of productization.
• Effectively communicate complex technical ideas with stakeholders and get buy-in for technical initiatives.
• Provide long-term vision for the product technical direction and evolution of large-scale cross-platform applications.
• Maintain, evolve and improve existing features in a large, complex codebase.
• Participate in formal and informal code and design reviews.
• Code Excellence: Write robust, scalable, performant, and secure code.
• Serve as a customer advocate and quality champion
• Take initiative, tackle new challenges and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to get the job done

Benefits

• At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world.
• You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.
• If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you.
• Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level