Software Development Engineer 4

The Content Authenticity Initiative With the growing power and availability of powerful generative AI tools, the world of creativity is exploding with potential. With this, comes a certain responsibility for companies to let users know where their content came from. This is where Content Credentials come into play for consumers. It’s also an important part of addressing the spread of disinformation and ultimately restoring trust in content, wherever we find it. The Content Authenticity Initiative team at Adobe believes that crafting a long-term solution is a shared responsibility among creators, technology companies, civil society, and media publishers. We succeed by collaborating to build an international technical standard (C2PA), supported by a vibrant open source ecosystem and straightforward user experiences. This is the mission of the Adobe CAI team. With over 2500 members, the CAI serves a community of implementers and guarantees leading Content Credentials experiences are accessible across the entire Adobe product suite.

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer 4 to join our New York team. This role is outstanding because you will contribute to a world-class group shaping the future of digital media and enhancing trust and transparency in the ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver solutions for internal and external customers. Your responsibilities include defining and implementing reliable features, testing, and maintaining new and existing code while competing with top industry professionals.

Own the development and maintenance of core services powering flagship products like Photoshop and Lightroom, ensuring robustness, scalability, and performance. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of innovative technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of our products and services. Participate in high-profile technology initiatives that drive industry innovation. You will help design the future of digital media while promoting trust and transparency in the ecosystem. Actively participate in architectural discussions, proposing innovative solutions to sophisticated technical challenges and driving consensus among collaborators. Promote engineering guidelines to maintain a high standard of code quality and software craftsmanship. Thrive in a high-velocity team environment, prioritizing tasks effectively and delivering results with speed and precision.

5–6 years of experience as a backend-focused software engineer Strong proficiency in Rust and Python, with experience developing scalable backend services Experience integrating and working with machine learning models in backend applications or production systems Strong understanding of database performance and query optimization, particularly when working with large datasets Hands-on experience designing, developing, and consuming REST APIs Experience working with Application Load Balancers (ALBs) and understanding traffic routing, health checks, and backend service integration Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, including building, testing, and deploying applications across environments Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including collaborative development and code review workflows Reverence for outstanding documentation and excitement to produce it where sensible An appreciation for well-tested code and pragmatism about when and where to build test infrastructure Passion for solving problems of any scope elegantly every day Ability to embrace constructive criticism from colleagues, and the confidence and skill to share constructive criticism with colleagues Proven drive to continuously improve technical skills and knowledge Plusses Experience with Drupal and/or Wordpress plugins Familiarity with GitOps or equivalent experience Proven understanding of Docker /