Software Engineering Manager, Photoshop

The Opportunity

Millions of creative professionals depend on Photoshop every day, and we're busy improving core architecture related to look and feel. This is a chance to embed yourself with brilliant engineers and leaders doing deep, technically rewarding work that Photoshop developers will build on and our customers will feel.

• Lead a team of skilled senior engineers focusing on modernizing architecture, including updates to Photoshop's interface using Adobe's shared UI framework
• Build exceptional experiences for our customers and developers
• Mentor aspiring technical leaders, setting high bars for excellence in architecture, code design and process
• Drive the delivery lifecycle from planning and development through quality reviews
• Ensure the daily work of developers is prioritized, efficient and aligned with current goals
• Manage project scope and risk using data, analytics, and creative problem-solving
• Build strong partnerships across Adobe, removing cross-team and cross-organization blockers

Who you are

• A clear communicator: You tailor how you speak and write about engineering work to fit your audience
• Proactively organized: You stay ahead of what your team and other leaders need, and people know they can count on you to be prepared
• Pragmatic: You cut through complexity, prioritize, and move towards solutions
• Humble: You're a true teammate who leaves your ego at the door, pursuing what's best for the customer, the product, and the team
• An empathetic mentor: You invest in others, giving candid, thoughtful feedback that helps engineers grow both technically and professionally
• An experienced leader: You have previously led teams through complex projects

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years in software development (preferably leading front end architecture)
• 3+ years as an engineering manager
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• A strong background in related hands-on software development and software architecture, equipped to sympathize with developers
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to get in the trenches when it matters
• Knowledge and passion for Photoshop or other Adobe products

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

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Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $135,600 -- $275,400 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

 



In California, the pay range for this position is $190,200 - $275,400
In New York, the pay range for this position is $190,200 - $275,400
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $162,500 - $235,250


At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

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Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

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If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

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