mid software engineering Platform Engineer ic 5+ yrs · Posted Mar 16, 2026
$139,000 – $257,550
USD per year

About this role

Adobe is hiring a mid-level Platform Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Java, Scala, SQL, Express and roughly 5+ years of relevant work. Compensation is listed at $139,000–$257,550 per year.

Role
Platform Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Experience
5+ years
Department
Design
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
AI Summary
Design and scale distributed real-time data systems for Adobe's customer data platform, handling trillions of events with ultra-low-latency pipelines. Architect identity resolution, consent management, and AI-driven personalization using Java/Scala, Kafka, and Spark. Lead project delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally on privacy-first solutions.

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Job description

from Adobe careers

Senior Software Engineer – Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform 

Drive the Evolution of Real-Time Data and AI Personalization 

At Adobe, innovation means reimagining how the world experiences digital at scale. Our Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RTCDP) processes trillions of events, resolving identities and driving hyper-personalized interactions within milliseconds. 

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) team, you will architect and scale systems that power global digital experiences, with an emphasis on ultra-low-latency pipelines, intelligent decisioning, and AI-driven personalization. 

What You will Build and Drive 

  • Architect Distributed Data Systems: Design and deliver globally distributed solutions for real-time identity resolution, consent management, and accurate customer profiles at massive scale. 
  • AI & ML Personalization: Integrate cutting-edge Generative AI/ML into RTCDP for next-gen segmentation, recommendations, and live decisioning. 
  • Low-Latency Data Pipelines: Engineer resilient, high-throughput data flows with Kafka, Spark, Java/Scala to guarantee SLAs across diverse user journeys. 
  • Microservices at Scale: Build and maintain mission-critical, cloud-native microservices supporting trillions of queries and activations. 
  • Leadership & Ownership: Lead project delivery from design through production, ensuring rigorous quality, performance, and measurable business results. 
  • Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior engineers and code reviewers, fostering engineering excellence across the team. 
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and data scientists to deliver privacy-first, customer-centric solutions that align with regulatory standards. 
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