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Software Development Engineer
Adobe INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose
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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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
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 breathtaking 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! Adobe has successfully transformed from a traditional desktop software vendor to software as a service provider, and the Creative Cloud and Document Cloud are great demonstrations of this transformation. As our product and service offerings have evolved and expanded, it has been necessary to transform the online purchasing experiences we provide to our customers, and our underlying eCommerce infrastructure. We are looking for a dedicated, passionate engineer who is interested in building the next generation of blazingly fast, always-available web applications and platform components for purchasing and subscription management, handling all kinds of products, plans, promotions, payment methods, and geographies. We need someone who can develop robust, secure, resilient applications and UI components, and is not opposed to dabbling in back-end or full-stack development as well. Responsibilities: • Build web-based user interfaces and components for purchasing and subscription management. • Deliver applications, components, and architectures that meet world-class standards of performance, scalability, security, privacy, resiliency, and flexibility. • Participate in all aspects of software development activities, including design, coding, code review, unit/integration testing, bug fixing, and code/API documentation. • Work in multi-functional teams to ensure superb end-to-end user experience for customers. • Prototype ideas and concepts quickly and stay up to date with the latest industry trends. Requirements: • BS in Computer Science or related field of study. Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in the industry. • 4 years of professional software product/service development experience. • 2 or more years of professional experience doing web application development with React.js, Node.js, Next.js, etc. • Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. • Proficient in object-oriented analysis and design. • Knowledgeable of secure, scalable, and highly available application development practices. • Proven track record to develop robust, efficient, high-quality code. • Proficient in AI driven development • Ability to resolve problems using appropriate tools and techniques. • Sense of urgency, ownership, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ideal but not required: Previous experience in GraphQL. • Ideal but not required: Previous experience in eCommerce. 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