Software Development Engineer

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!

What You’ll Do

• Build, test, and maintain scalable and resilient security tools that help mitigate vulnerabilities and automate manual tasks.

• Integrate and extend third-party security tools to meet Adobe’s unique needs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional security teams (e.g., Architects, Security Partners) to define, design, and deliver custom solutions.

• Continuously evaluate emerging security tools and make recommendations based on Adobe’s needs.

• Provide on-call support for urgent security incidents, including off-hours and weekends.

• Create clear, detailed documentation to support long-term maintenance and scaling.

• Contribute to maturing our internal tools, best practices, and engineering processes.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience developing security-focused tools or software.

• Solid understanding of modern security principles, practices, and tools.

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language—Python preferred.

• Familiarity with web development frameworks such as AngularJS or ReactJS.

• Strong grasp of DevSecOps practices and experience building/supporting containerized systems.

• Experience with modern infrastructure tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CloudFormation.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a strong collaborator who builds trust and inspires confidence.

• Influence and communicate effectively with peers, stakeholders, and leadership.

• Focus on outcomes, not personal preferences—prioritizing what’s best for the team and the business.

• Think creatively and solve complex problems with minimal direction.

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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.

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