Principal Software Development Engineer, Graph

Adobe Systems
San Francisco, San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 190,200 - 360,500 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Data-driven","Communication","Mentorship","Customer empathy"]

Design and deliver developer-focused features for Project Graph, Adobe’s node-graph editor that connects AI models, Adobe tools, and interactive components. Own and maintain core platform components with a focus on web components and developer experience, champion engineering standards, and architect large-scale globally distributed systems for high availability and low latency. Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and partner with product and customer-facing teams to translate user needs into robust solutions.

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Principal Software Development Engineer, Graph

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Job Summary

Design and deliver developer-focused features for Project Graph, Adobe’s node-graph editor that connects AI models, Adobe tools, and interactive components. Own and maintain core platform components with a focus on web components and developer experience, champion engineering standards, and architect large-scale globally distributed systems for high availability and low latency. Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and partner with product and customer-facing teams to translate user needs into robust solutions.
Location: San Francisco, San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and maintain core Project Graph components focused on web components and developer experience.
  • •Collaborate with engineering leadership to shape and rapidly deliver the platform’s technical vision.
  • •Champion software engineering standards, including code quality, testing, and CI/CD.
  • •Lead architecture and operations for large-scale globally distributed systems ensuring high availability and low latency.
  • •Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and partner with product and customer-facing teams to translate needs into technical solutions.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 190,200 - 360,500 annually

Key Requirements

  • •BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
  • •10+ years building, testing, and operating complex web applications with a focus on the frontend.
  • •Experience with node-based systems and enterprise software development.
  • •Web components experience is a must-have; experience building developer tooling is a strong plus.
  • •Deep understanding of modern software development practices.
Experience:10+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field
Skills:AnalyticalData-drivenCommunicationMentorshipCustomer empathy
Tech Stack:Shadow DOMLitWeb ComponentsNode-based systemsWeb componentsWeb applicationsDeveloper tooling

Company Brief

Adobe Systems
Provides creative, marketing, and document management software and cloud services, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and the Adobe Experience Cloud, serving creative professionals, enterprises, and governments worldwide.
Industry: SaaS
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1982
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