Senior Software Engineer Graph Node Ecosystem (Video)
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
About the Role
We areseekinga highly motivatedSenior Software Engineer Node Ecosystem Videoto join the ambitiousProject Graphteam at Adobe.
Project Graph is a creative system that blends first- and third-party AI models Adobe tools and custom interactive components inside a visual designer-friendly node graph editor. Users connect nodes to build automated repeatable creative workflows. They package these workflows into Capsules polished interfaces that allow any user to apply a workflow without opening the editor. Graphoperateseverywhere from the web to Adobe apps like Photoshop and supports a growing community of tool creators.
In this position you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the video node ecosystem at the heart of Project Graph. You will build andmaintainthe video generation editing and processing nodes that creative professionals rely on daily including first- and third-party AI video models GPU-accelerated video operations and Creative Cloud video capabilities surfaced as nodes in the canvas.
What Youll Do
Technical Ownership: Build implement andmaintainvideo-focused nodes in Project Graph including AI video model nodes (e.g. text-to-video video-to-video frame interpolation)GPU-accelerated video processing nodes and Creative Cloud video actions. Design node interfaces that are performant predictable and easy for creators to compose.
Innovation & Impact: Collaborate with engineering leadership model teams and partner teams to deliver on the technical vision for Graphs video ecosystem breaking complex requirements into clear shippable achievements.
Engineering Excellence: Champion strong fundamentals: simplicity performance reliability and maintainability. Set a high bar for code quality testing and operational rigor across the video node library.
Build and Operate at Scale: Contribute to the architecture and operation of a large-scale globally distributed system. Ensure high availability low latency and predictable video throughput in enterprise environments.
AI-Assisted Development: Apply AI-assisted tools to write test and refactor code and accelerate feature delivery within established engineering standards.
Mentorship & Collaboration: Elevate the team through thoughtful code reviews design discussions and hands-on mentorship of junior engineers.
Customer Focus: Work closely with product managers designers and customer-facing teams to understand creator needs and translate them into robust well-crafted video node experiences.
What You NeedToSucceed
Education: BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
Experience: Over 10 years designing testing and managing complex software systemsdemonstratinga solid history of taking full responsibility for video processing computer graphics or media pipeline features and components. Familiarity with node-based or visual programming systems isadvantageous.
Technical Expertise:
Strongproficiencywith video processing fundamentals ((codecs containers transcoding frame rates color spaces temporal processing)
ExperienceExperienceintegrating AI video models into production systems (e.g. text-to-video generation video-to-video transformation frame interpolation video upscaling motion estimation)
Hands-on experience with GPU-accelerated video work (shaders WebGLWebGPU or equivalent)
Familiarity with Creative Cloud video APIs media SDKs or streaming frameworks is welcome but not a substitute for strong fundamentals
Experience building extensiblecomponentor plugin systems is a plus
Problem Solving: Ability to decompose complex systems into clear abstractions and deliver solutions that are elegant scalable and maintainable.
Communication:Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
Customer Empathy:A strong senseof ownership and a passion for building products that delight users.
Ownership & Craft: A self-directed engineer witha strong senseof ownershiphigh standardsfor craft and a bias toward impact. Passionate about building systems that empower other creators and developers.
About Adobe
Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobes 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 30000 employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. Were 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.
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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 positionis $$301600 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge skillsand 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 $208300 - $301600 In Washington the pay range for this position is $190200 - $275400
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Required Experience:
Senior IC