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Adobe INC

Software Developer Engineer 3/4

San Jose Posted 11 days ago

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CI/CDLeadershipJavaScalaPythonC++Microservices

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,036 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Adobe INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles348 certified filings for “Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $174k–$227k, median $193k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 1,036 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Adobe INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
348 certified filings for “Software Development Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $174k–$227k, median $193k. Most were filed at wage level II (46%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!   We’re looking for a highly motivated   Software Developer Engineer   to join the team building Adobe’s next-generation AI-first marketing application. This platform is redefining customer engagement workflows with speed, agility, and full-stack productivity for modern marketers. What You’ll Do • Develop, and deploy critical components of a new   Agentic App , delivering production-grade solutions. • Translate high-level product goals into actionable engineering tasks and technical plans. • Evaluate and advocate for the right tools, frameworks, and technologies. • Write clean, testable, and scalable code; conduct peer reviews and drive best practices in CI/CD, observability, and performance optimization. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering to launch customer-centric features. • Communicate effectively with leadership to align on goals and priorities. • Act as a technical leader and mentor, fostering growth across the team. What You Need to Succeed • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. • 4- 12 years of hands-on software development experience. • Strong foundation in   data structures, algorithms , and   object-oriented design . • Proven expertise in   Java ,   Scala , Python, C++ or GO and clean architecture principles. • Experience with   Campaign Execution systems   and   Generative AI   is a strong plus. • Deep understanding of   cloud-native architectures , microservices, and “always-up” systems. • Familiarity with   CI/CD pipelines ,   GitOps , and container orchestration tools like   Argo CD . • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • A mindset of curiosity, ownership, and relentless focus on solving real customer problems with high-quality software. At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the  Adobe Life blog  and explore the meaningful  benefits  we offer. Adobe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 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

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