senior software engineering Field Engineer ic 10+ yrs Hybrid · Posted Mar 16, 2026
$139,000 – $257,550
USD per year

About this role

Adobe is hiring a senior-level Field Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Performance Optimization, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript and roughly 10+ years of relevant work. Compensation is listed at $139,000–$257,550 per year.

Role
Field Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience
10+ years
Department
Design
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Field Engineer bridging product engineering and customer implementation for Adobe's Digital Experience organization. Design and implement production-ready features for large-scale distributed systems, split time between technical work and on-site customer collaboration. Requires 10+ years software engineering experience with Java/Scala, RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and cloud platforms.

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Job description

from Adobe careers

The Team: 

You will be joining the newly formed Forward Deployment Engineering (FDE) team within Adobe’s Digital Experience organization. As part of a key innovation initiative, our mandate is to bridge the gap between product engineering and real-world implementation. We are a team of world-class engineers dedicated to solving the most complex challenges for the world's largest companies, ensuring they extract maximum value from the Adobe ecosystem. 

The Opportunity: 

This is an opportunity to be a technical ambassador for Adobe. You will split your time between deep technical work and on-site collaboration with the engineering teams of global industry leaders. If you are passionate about customer empathy and technical excellence, this role offers the best of both worlds: the excitement of a startup-style environment with the resources and scale of Adobe. Come help us build the future of digital experiences, one customer success story at a time. 

What You'll Do:  

  • Design, implement, and co-own features based on customer requirements, prioritizing performance, scalability, and reliability.  

  • Develop production-ready code for highly available systems, SaaS applications, and RESTful APIs.  

  • Ensure high standards of quality, including robust testing and observability.  

  • Collaborate effectively with technical leads, product management, and other engineers to deliver solutions meeting business and customer objectives.  

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