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2027 University Graduate - Software Engineer
Adobe INC · 🇺🇸 6 Locations
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. 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 roles348 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).
- 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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Sponsor Radar — Adobe INC
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
The Opportunity Adobe is seeking hard-working and curious Software Engineers across all organizations to help design, build, and evolve the systems that power our products and platforms. As a university graduate, you’ll work on real-world engineering problems across areas such as web, mobile, data, and platform development. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and partners from different functions, including designers and product managers. You will help build scalable systems and continue developing your technical skills and analytical thinking. This role is designed for engineers who are excited not only about writing code, but also about understanding how software works end-to-end, validating solutions, and connecting technical decisions to real user and product outcomes. What You’ll Do • Develop high-quality, reliable, testable, and maintainable code • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, code review, testing, debugging, deployment, and documentation • Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted tooling, to support coding, testing, debugging, and workflow efficiency, while ensuring quality, correctness, and sound technical judgment • Contribute to improving product quality, performance, scalability, and reliability with guidance from your team • Review and iterate on solutions, identifying issues, debugging problems, and refining implementations • Collaborate with engineers and multi-functional partners through stand-ups, code reviews, build discussions, and team meetings • Work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced development environment, communicating clearly and constructively • Learn from your team, seek feedback, and contribute to a positive and inclusive engineering culture • Additional responsibilities as needed based on specific role or team What You Need to Succeed • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date of December 2026 – June 2027 • 0-1+ years of experience through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects building applications or systems • Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and coding principles • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript • Familiarity with the software development lifecycle - designing, building, deploying, and maintaining applications • Exposure to or interest in modern development tools, including AI-assisted tools, and an understanding of how to use them responsibly • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reason through technical challenges • Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new technologies, and take initiative in solving problems • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas and incorporate feedback • Customer-focused mindset and passion for building high-quality products and engineering excellence at scale 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 ma