senior software engineering QA Engineer ic 3+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Jul 3, 2026

Skills

Express Testing Machine Learning Automation

About this role

Adobe is hiring a senior-level QA Engineer in the software engineering function based in Hamburg, Germany. The posting calls out experience with Express, Testing, Machine Learning, Automation and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role: QA Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Department: Engineering and Product
Posted: Jul 3, 2026

AI Summary

Senior QA Engineer for Adobe's video/audio editing tools in Hamburg. Define test strategies, conduct cross-platform testing on macOS/Windows, develop automated tests, write bug reports, and verify fixes. Requires Adobe Premiere proficiency, editorial workflow knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills.

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Job description

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The Opportunity

Join Adobe as a Software Quality Engineer and be part of our mission to deliver world-class software experiences! This is your chance to work with a dynamic team in Hamburg, Germany, to build AI/ML tools for video and audio editors. Your expertise will be crucial in crafting the future of Adobe's industry-leading software.

What You'll Do

Define test strategies for new features, determining what to cover manually and what to automate. Conduct detailed testing of new features, considering how editors will use them.

Perform cross-platform testing on macOS and Windows, including varying hardware configurations.

Develop and manage test cases, scripts, and automated tests, including using the latest AI tools to create custom testing solutions.

Write clear, reproducible bug reports with detailed steps, anticipated versus actual results, logs, and crash data. Verify fixes and perform regression testing before releases.

Provide product feedback on quality and usability, contributing to release readiness decisions, including collaborating with departments outside of Engineering.

Work closely with our customers both online and in person to capture feedback and diagnose issues.

What you need to succeed

Proficiency with Adobe Premiere (or another non-linear editing platform) and familiarity with Adobe’s video and audio tools.

Understanding of real-world editorial workflows and performance factors.

Curiosity and a desire to learn about new technologies for software engineering and the technology industry.

Problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.

Good communication skills.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or TV/Film/Media, or, 3 years relevant practical experience in media or post production.

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.

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