Software Development Engineer

Adobe Adobe · Enterprise · San Jose, CA

Software Engineer role focused on building scalable, high-performance data systems for real-time customer intelligence. Responsibilities include writing code in Java, Scala, or Python, developing data pipelines and backend services, and collaborating with data scientists on AI-related analytics. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in software engineering, with an interest in distributed systems and cloud development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in Java, Scala, or Python.
  2. Contribute to the development of data pipelines and backend services for real-time and batch workloads.
  3. Work closely with senior engineers and data scientists to assist with analytics and use cases involving artificial intelligence.
  4. Participate in code reviews, testing, and release cycles to ensure high-quality software.
  5. Learn and apply cloud development practices (AWS or Azure).
  6. Solve issues and help improve system reliability and scalability.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science (or related field)
  • 1–3 years of software engineering experience (including internships and academic projects)
  • Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Java, Python, or Scala
  • Interest in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale data processing
  • Problem-solving attitude, curiosity, and a collaborative approach to building solutions

Nice to have

  • Exposure to data frameworks such as Spark, Kafka, Flink, Apache Iceberg, or Delta Lake
  • Familiarity with containerized or cloud-native development (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Knowledge of databases, query engines, or analytics platforms