senior software engineering Platform Engineer ic · Posted May 18, 2026
$139,000 – $257,550
USD per year

About this role

Adobe is hiring a senior-level Platform Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js. Compensation is listed at $139,000–$257,550 per year.

Role
Platform Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Department
Design
Posted
May 18, 2026

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Job description

from Adobe careers
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Engineer - Web Development Platform to join Adobe Express. This role is key in establishing the infrastructure for Adobe’s web applications. Collaborate with an experienced team to develop scalable systems for innovative features.

What you'll Do
  • Design and develop the infrastructure and foundational architecture for Adobe Express and related web applications.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to build features spanning diverse domains, including multimedia, AI, and real-time collaboration.
  • Implement scalable and efficient solutions using TypeScript and C++ as the primary language.
  • Develop and optimize systems for distributed environments, real-time collaboration, and multimedia applications.
  • Contribute to the evolution of the platform by leveraging technologies such as WebComponents, WebAPIs, Node.js, and more.


What you need to succeed
Required Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or five years of industry experience
  • Advanced expertise in TypeScript or JavaScript; understanding of C++ and Python is a plus
  • Proficiency in tools and platforms such as VSCode, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub, Bazel
  • Understanding of WebComponents, WebAPIs, plus - Node.js, WASM
  • Proven ability to architect and implement scalable, efficient systems in collaboration with large teams


Preferred Experience:
Candidates with expertise or experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:
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