Senior Software Engineer - Backend

EMPLOYEE ROLE   Individual Contributor     About the Role   We are   seeking   a highly motivated  Senior Software Engineer  to join the new   Project Graph   services   team   at Adobe .       Project Graph is a new creative system that lets you combine first and third-party AI models, Adobe tools, and custom interactive components inside a visual, designer-friendly node graph editor. Connect a library of tactile, interactive components that bring creative control of AI back to your fingertips. Transform ideas into powerful workflows and modular tools that run anywhere, from the web to Adobe apps like Photoshop. And if   you’d   rather focus on creating than building, you can tap into a growing ecosystem of community-built tools without ever opening the editor.     The services team focuses on developing   HTTP   APIs for   two primary   uses:   (1)   managing Graph   plugins , their versioning, publishing, access   control   and search, (2)   async compute platform for running Graphs on the cloud.     In this   backend- focused   role,   you will play a key   role   in   developing   HTTP APIs, working closely with cluster orchestrators like Kubernetes, and building on top of AWS cloud infrastructure.     What   you'll   do :    Collaboratively   write   scalable, resilient   HTTP   APIs   for Project Graph   Contribute to an   async job scheduling system   built on top of Kubernetes and Postgres   Design and implement cloud infrastructure to meet reliability,   performance   and cost goals       What you need to succeed :    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in   C omputer   S cience.   5-10   years of   backend   software development experience.   Strong hands-on experience   i n   a ny   server-side language ; w e use   Node.js/ Typescript .   Expertise   with Kubernetes .   Experience with Postgres , Redis, or other data stores.   Experience with   Terraform and AWS .   Experience with   bash and   CI /CD   tools ,   like   CircleCI .   Expertise   in HTTP   API   security   An interest in and ability to learn   new technologies .   Ability to tackle problems in a sustainable way, always striving to improve   our   process es   and learn.   Excellent verbal and written communication   skills;   can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations.         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 $153,600 -- $286,600 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.     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.     State-Specific Notices:     California :   Fair Chance Ordinances   Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment   in accordance with   state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.     Colorado:   Application Window Notice     If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time   stated   above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.     Massachusetts:   Massachusetts Legal Notice   It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.     Internal Opportunities   Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey.   We’re   glad that   you’re   pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!      Put your best foot forward:   1. Update your Resume/CV and   Workday profile   –   don’t   forget to include your   uniquely   ‘Adobe’ experiences and volunteer work.   2. Visit the   Internal Mobility page   on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles   you’re   interested in.   3. 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Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.  AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience .   Expected Pay Range: 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 $173,500 -- $331,050 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 $228,600 - $331,050
 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. State-Specific Notices: California : Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.