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Photoshop Software Development Engineer - C++/GPU imaging

Adobe

San JoseSeniorH-1B sponsor company
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Location
San Jose
Work model
On-Site
Level
Senior
H-1B history
221 approvals (FY2023)
Posted
Sep 3, 2026

About this role

The Opportunity

Millions of creative professionals depend on Photoshop every day, and we're in the middle of a generational shift in its core architecture. This is a chance to do deep, technically rewarding work with brilliant people. It's work that your teammates and customers will both use and feel. Modernize the architecture behind Photoshop's performance, enabling a better user experience and stronger capabilities Build out next-generation GPU-accelerated features and modernize existing features Collaborate with internal and external partners at the forefront of technology to bring the full power of modern hardware to Photoshop Shape architectural and product design decisions across teams to deliver a fast, high-quality product that customers love!

What you'll Do

Build and improve image compositing and display systems in C++ to expand Photoshop performance and capabilities Profile and optimize C++ code to ensure optimal performance Plan and deliver architectural improvements that help our users Collaborate with technology and platform teams Write and review engineering documents and design specs Ensure quality in all phases of development, which includes expanding automated quality and performance testing and driving test plans Adopt, advocate for, and expand the application of AI tooling in daily development practices Who you are A clear communicator who adapts to different audiences A pragmatist who cuts through complexity and moves toward solutions A humble teammate who leaves ego at the door and makes the right call for the customer and the team An innovator who embraces new approaches and adapts quickly to changing circumstances What you need to succeed A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience 5+ years developing advanced C++ applications An understanding of image processing and rendering systems Experience with desktop profiling tools Ability to understand and articulate the impact of your work on users Hands-on knowledge of Adobe products is desired Game engine experience is a plus 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.  Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com . AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools

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