Lead Software Engineer for Applications

1 week ago

San Francisco, California, United States Adobe Full time
Senior Application Software Engineer

About Adobe
At Adobe, we are dedicated to transforming the world through innovative digital experiences. Our mission is to empower everyone—from budding creators to established brands—with the tools they need to craft and deliver outstanding digital content. We are passionate about enabling individuals to produce stunning visuals, videos, and applications, fundamentally changing how businesses engage with their audiences across various platforms.
We strive to attract top talent and are devoted to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and has equal opportunities. We recognize that innovative ideas can emerge from any level of the organization, and we believe that your next great idea could be the one that leads us forward.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned application software engineer who possesses a solid grasp of prevalent UI frameworks, familiarity with 3D graphics software, and a strong commitment to software excellence. This role involves contributing to the design, development, and launch of our next-generation collaborative 3D graphics software tailored for creative professionals. By utilizing various technologies to visualize, create, and manipulate 3D content, we aim to deliver unique and user-friendly 3D functionalities that seamlessly integrate with flagship products like Photoshop and Illustrator.

Our team is a close-knit group dedicated to developing cutting-edge software and providing efficient, high-performance components to various product teams. Collaboration with Adobe's UX design and research teams is essential to transform pioneering concepts and technologies into market-ready features.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with UX designers, engineers, and researchers to architect, develop, maintain, and enhance new software solutions.
  • Design and implement advanced algorithms by producing robust, high-performance code.
  • Conduct experiments to evaluate trade-offs among different implementation strategies.
  • Identify and resolve application bugs and performance issues.
  • Review code regularly and provide detailed, constructive feedback.
  • Work closely with various product teams across Adobe to ensure seamless software integration.
  • Offer leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Qualifications
  • Over 10 years of experience in production code development.
  • In-depth knowledge of C++ (C++17 preferred) design patterns.
  • Experience in developing cross-platform applications.
  • Expertise in designing high-level APIs and frameworks, including:
    • DAG scene graph design and/or Entity Component System.
    • Serialization techniques.
  • Proficient in profiling, debugging, and testing native applications.
  • Familiarity with optimization and profiling tools.
  • Experience with at least one scripting language, particularly Python.
  • Preferred skills include:
    • Universal Scene Description (USD) API and frameworks.
    • Modern graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, Metal).
    • Qt application framework.
    • 3D content creation tools (e.g., Maya, Cinema4D).
  • Strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

At Adobe, you will be part of an exceptional work environment recognized globally as one of the best places to work. You will collaborate with colleagues who are committed to mutual growth through our unique feedback-driven approach.

If you are eager to make a significant impact, Adobe is the right place for you. Explore what our employees share about their career journeys on the Adobe Life blog and discover the meaningful benefits we provide.

Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and encourage diversity in the workplace, regardless of gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

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