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Systems Design/Architecture Engineer 5
Adobe INC · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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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. USCIS also records 221 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- 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. 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 roles1 certified filing for “Software Development Engineer” (Computer Systems Analysts) in CA: $135k–$135k, median $135k. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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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. USCIS also records 221 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
• Job Description Summary Job Description Summary Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives. • Job Description Job Description About the Role Join Adobe as a Systems Design/Architecture Engineer and play a pivotal role in building the future of our technology stack! This is an outstanding opportunity to work with world-class talent and technologies to develop exceptional products. What You'll Do • Develop robust technical artifacts such as automation tools, secure-by-default templates, and reference architectures that enable flawless and secure engineering processes. • Drive strategic decisions by aligning company strategy with analytical insights to meet ambitious growth goals. • Build comprehensive system architectures covering identity and access management, network segmentation, application security, and data protection. • Establish and enforce architectural standards across product teams. • Collaborate with business units to represent the architecture function. • Mentor junior engineers, encouraging a culture of excellence through design reviews, office hours, or structured mentoring programs. • Evaluate new technologies and determine their relevance to our stack, recommending strategic investments. • Conduct ongoing research to benchmark and incorporate industry guidelines, providing actionable insights. What You'll Bring • 15+ years in systems development, architecture engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years in distributed computing environments. • Demonstrated proficiency in at least three core domains: identity and access management, applied cryptography, network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), application security, or secure SDLC. • Practical experience with threat modeling methods. • A track record of crafting impactful architecture decisions that others have successfully implemented. • Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators. • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related area. Nice to Have • Experience operating as a senior or staff-level engineer. • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or cloud security certifications. • Experience presenting security posture to enterprise customers or regulators. • Experience working within a matrixed organization. • A public history of contributions via presentations, publications, open-source projects, or patents. How We'll Know You're Succeeding • Within your first year, your architecture decisions will become the standard for other teams. • Your threat models will lead to actionable fixes that improve security. • Engineering leads will seek your input early in the build phase. • Your contributions will bring about clear progress in risk metrics, reflecting your influence within the organization. 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