Sr. Software Engineer
Adobe Software
JOB LEVEL
P55EMPLOYEE ROLE
Individual ContributorThe Behance team is looking for an experienced senior software engineer to help us accelerate the careers of millions of creatives around the world. Our designers, developers, and community managers work hand‑in‑hand to build products that connect and empower the creative community.
Are you passionate about solving complex problems and enjoy the freedom of going deep in the stack? Are you fanatical about the art and science of software engineering? From working closely with product owners to solving challenging technical problems, this role is all about finding creative solutions to real-world problems.
We aim to recruit top talent, fostering outstanding employee experiences with respect and equal opportunities.
What you'll do
- Architect and evolve the graph data model that powers personalization, discovery and monetization for Behance, and social features on other Adobe products.
- Drive strategic Behance Pro features like Project Boost, the For You feed, and upcoming recommendation surfaces - setting technical direction, code quality, and experimentation strategy.
- Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, driving architectural reviews and cultivating best practices across the org.
- Work closely with our product and community teams, refining new ideas and offering your technical expertise to craft our products.
- Provide guidance on the architecture of large features, taking pride in pragmatic and elegant solutions.
- Dive deep into difficult technical problems across the stack, those which can truly benefit from your expertise.
What you need to succeed
- Deep fluency with graph stores (schema design, query tuning, high‑availability operations).
- Publication or open‑source presence in the graph / recommendation space.
- Empathy for - and a laser-focus on - the user experience and the product.
- The skills to collaborate with a multi-functional team.
- You are self-guided and enjoy the autonomy that comes from clear goals and high-level direction.
- Strong desire to learn and share knowledge.
- Have the ability to effectively articulate your opinions to technical and non-technical audiences, and an open mind to changing them.
At Adobe, you will be immersed in an outstanding work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our remarkable Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely.
If you're looking to make an impact at the most creative company in the world, Adobe is the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.
Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
Adobe aims to make adobe.com 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, please contact accomodations@adobe.com or (408) 536-3015.
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Massachusetts:
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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!
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At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.
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.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 (408) 536-3015.