Software Development Engineer

Senior JavaScript/TypeScript EngineerThe Adobe Firefly client team is seeking a senior JavaScript/TypeScript engineer to contribute to an exciting, high profile effort to establish Adobe as the best creativity tools provider. We seek to empower the next generation of creators everywhere by turning creative intent into creative success. We are crafting new AI/ML powered tools empowering self expression and collaboration across the digital landscape. While implementing this far-reaching strategy we are focusing on using product driven development to drive rapid iteration and to continuously deliver measurable impact. This initiative is an outstanding opportunity to shape emerging next generation products reaching millions of creators worldwide.What are we looking for in an ideal lead front end developer? You will be joining a highly collaborative team of application and front end engineers working closely with the internal product teams and stakeholders. Your primary role is to architect and maintain the user-facing experience for Adobe Firefly. You have a user-centric, detail oriented approach, invite constructive collaboration, naturally strive to be a mentor and always work with a bias towards action. Most importantly you enjoy independently solving complex problems, have a deep empathy for customers, and drive tangible results in a team oriented culture.What you'll DoHelp establish architecture and quality coding practices for the Adobe Firefly client platformDefine long-term solutions for component based architecture using functional programmingWork closely with the design team, product management and our internal clients translating early ideas into interactive prototypesEngage with customers to identify problems, A|B test solutions, and refine workflowsExpand your knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the latest development, test, and deployment methodologiesWhat you need to succeed7-10+ years of professional experience developing interactive web applications, preferably in the creative tool domainB.S or higher in Computer Science, or equivalent experienceWell established practice of building and deploying web applications or interactive sites using ReactHigh proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript (ES6+)Confidence to be an opinionated, pragmatic developer - especially in the areas of writing high-performance, reliable and maintainable codeAbility to perform independently in a hybrid or remote first work environment supported by competent written and verbal communication skillsBonus QualificationsWeb components (LIT or other similar), Observables based programming (RxJS or similar)Fluent in functional programming styleFluent with Test Driven Development (TDD)Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Exposure to generative AI models, including text-to-image and large language modelsExperience with video or similar multi-track non-linear editorsExperience in UX design, design systems or close collaboration with design teamsKnowledge of modern web technologies, for example, WASM, WebGPU and canvas rendering, security, asynchrony and performance optimizationAbout AdobeAdobe 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 togetherAt Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.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 protected characteristic. Learn more.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 $159,200 -- $301,600 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 $208,300 - $301,600.