Senior Software Development Engineer - C++

Software Development Engineer 3 - C++

At Adobe, we’re passionate about empowering people to create impactful digital experiences. Our Creative Cloud products help millions of designers, animators, and storytellers bring their ideas to life. The Adobe Animate team builds industry-leading tools used for interactive animations, game assets, and rich web experiences.

What you'll Do

• Develop and maintain Adobe Animate features with flawless execution.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully implement innovative solutions.

• Strictly adhere to guidelines in software development, ensuring high-quality code.

• Determine and resolve complex technical challenges and deliver proven results.

• Explore and leverage AI agents to improve efficiency.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field.

• 6+ years of relevant experience in cross platform desktop application development

• Strong C++ programming skills with understanding of modern C++ concepts.

• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.

• Experience developing applications across multiple platforms including Windows and macOS.

• Solid understanding of operating system fundamentals and system-level concepts.

• Basic understanding of memory management, multithreading, and concurrency.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, especially for debugging complex systems.

• Proficient in using AI based solutions to perform at highest level.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience working in large, mature codebases.

• Familiarity with graphics, animation, or creative software workflows.

• Experience working with performance debugging and memory profiling tools.

• Ability to analyze complex technical issues across multiple subsystems.

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 or call +1 408-536-3015. 

AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

 

Experience Level

Senior Level