Systems Design/Architecture Engineer 5
$148.5k - $293kAdobe
Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.
Job Description
Job Description
About the Role
Join Adobe as a Systems Design/Architecture Engineer and play a pivotal role in building the future of our technology stack! This is an outstanding opportunity to work with world-class talent and technologies to develop exceptional products.
What You'll Do
Develop robust technical artifacts such as automation tools, secure-by-default templates, and reference architectures that enable flawless and secure engineering processes.
Drive strategic decisions by aligning company strategy with analytical insights to meet ambitious growth goals.
Build comprehensive system architectures covering identity and access management, network segmentation, application security, and data protection.
Establish and enforce architectural standards across product teams.
Collaborate with business units to represent the architecture function.
Mentor junior engineers, encouraging a culture of excellence through design reviews, office hours, or structured mentoring programs.
Evaluate new technologies and determine their relevance to our stack, recommending strategic investments.
Conduct ongoing research to benchmark and incorporate industry guidelines, providing actionable insights.
What You'll Bring
15+ years in systems development, architecture engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years in distributed computing environments.
Demonstrated proficiency in at least three core domains: identity and access management, applied cryptography, network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), application security, or secure SDLC.
Practical experience with threat modeling methods.
A track record of crafting impactful architecture decisions that others have successfully implemented.
Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related area.
Nice to Have
Experience operating as a senior or staff-level engineer.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or cloud security certifications.
Experience presenting security posture to enterprise customers or regulators.
Experience working within a matrixed organization.
A public history of contributions via presentations, publications, open-source projects, or patents.
How We'll Know You're Succeeding
Within your first year, your architecture decisions will become the standard for other teams.
Your threat models will lead to actionable fixes that improve security.
Engineering leads will seek your input early in the build phase.
Your contributions will bring about clear progress in risk metrics, reflecting your influence within the organization.
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours.
Let’s Adobe together
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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 $148,500 -- $293,000 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 $202,400 - $293,000 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $177,100 - $256,450At 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.
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