Computer Scientist 1 (Frontend)

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

Adobe Advertising Cloud is the first end-to-end independent advertising and data management solution that spans traditional TV and digital formats, simplifying what has been a complex and fragmented process for the world’s biggest brands. We support many large enterprise customers in different parts of the world.

Building robust, fault-tolerant, and highly available systems at scale—while delivering ease of use to diverse solutions and enterprise customers—remains central to our success. Leveraging big data, open-source technologies, and custom solutions, we develop services for Adobe Solutions, Customers, and Partners.

We seek a motivated frontend engineer to define and own the UI interactions for a suite of browser-based applications, serving as the go-to expert for features within the Adobe Advertising Web Application. As a specialist in modern web UI with a proven track record of delivering sophisticated applications, you will architect intuitive, responsive interfaces that prioritize usability. Your role extends beyond coding: you will mentor peers, advocate for best practices, and drive initiatives to modernize legacy systems without compromising stability.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, and implement high-quality web applications using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Translate business requirements and user needs into scalable, elegant solutions
• Partner with UX designers to transform concepts into pixel-perfect, smooth interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless end-to-end customer experiences
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges, including browser compatibility issues, device-specific behaviors, and framework edge cases
• Maintain code quality, performance, and maintainability through meticulous design and rigorous testing
• Modernize legacy systems while upholding stability and reliability standards
• Establish frontend development standards through code reviews and architectural guidance
• Research emerging industry trends and advocate for their strategic adoption
• Mentor engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 4+ years of industry experience in developing enterprise-scale web applications
• Mastery of core web technologies: semantic HTML, CSS layout systems (Flexbox/Grid), and JavaScript runtime mechanics
• User-first mindset: ability to evaluate technical decisions through the lens of end-user impact
• Self-motivated learning agility: rapid adoption of new tools and frameworks
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Agile methodologies in software development
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from a top-tier institution

Good to Have

• Proficiency in Angular, AngularJS, PHP, TypeScript, or similar frameworks
• Experience integrating with RESTful or gRPC APIs
• Familiarity with frontend build tooling
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks like Playwright or Cypress
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Kubernetes)
• Experience with AI-driven development tools (GitHub Copilot, CursorAI) to enhance productivity
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities

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