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Senior Software Engineer (Python) – Gen AI

Adobe · San Jose, California, US
full-timesenior (7-15 yrs)Posted 31d ago
Software EngineeringIC3IC + ManagementHybrid
StackPythonLangChainLlamaIndexLangGraphCrewAIHugging FacePyTorchTensorFlowFastAPIFlaskGraphQLREST APIsRAGLLMsLoRAQLoRAPrompt EngineeringPineconeWeaviateFAISSAWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesCI/CDJenkinsGitHub ActionsPandasNumPySQLNoSQLasyncioMLOpsLLMOps

Summary

Adobe is hiring a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python and Generative AI to lead the architecture and deployment of production-grade AI systems, with a focus on LLMs, RAG pipelines, and Agentic workflows at enterprise scale.

About the role

As a Senior Software Developer with proficiency in Python and Generative AI, you will be act as a technical leader responsible for architecting and deploying production-grade AI systems. Beyond standard coding, this role bridges the gap between AI research and scalable software engineering, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Agentic workflows

Core Responsibilities

· System Architecture & Build: Lead the build of scalable backend systems and robust architectures for platforms powered by artificial intelligence, ensuring high availability and security.

· GenAI Implementation: Build and deploy production-scale Agentic AI workflows and multi-model RAG pipelines using frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.

· Model Optimization: Fine-tune LLMs using techniques like LoRA or QLoRA and perform prompt engineering to improve model accuracy and efficiency.

· API Development: Develop high-performance RESTful or GraphQL APIs (typically using FastAPI or Flask) to integrate AI models with enterprise applications.

· Data & MLOps: Implement data ingestion and preprocessing mechanisms, while overseeing LLMOps practices such as model versioning, monitoring, and CI/CD for AI services.

· Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to junior developers, conduct rigorous code reviews, and foster a collaborative environment adhering to standard methodologies

Technical Skills & Qualifications

· Advanced Python: Expert-level proficiency (typically 5-8+ years) in Python, including asynchronous programming (asyncio), OOP, and design patterns.

· AI Frameworks: Deep experience with Hugging Face, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, and specialized GenAI libraries like LangGraph or CrewAI.

· Vector Databases: Hands-on knowledge of vector search and storage solutions like Pinecone, Weaviate, or FAISS.

· Cloud Platforms: Strong experience deploying to cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP (

· Data Engineering: Mastery of data processing libraries such as Pandas and NumPy, and experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.

· DevOps: Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to maintain production stability

Preferred Experience

· Industry Experience: 7+ years in software development, with at least 1-2 years specifically focused on Generative AI or LLM integration.

· Education: A Bachelor's degree or higher-level degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field  

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. 


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What you'll do

1Lead the design and build of scalable backend systems and AI-powered platform architectures ensuring high availability and security
2Build and deploy production-scale Agentic AI workflows and multi-model RAG pipelines using LangChain or LlamaIndex
3Fine-tune LLMs using LoRA/QLoRA and perform prompt engineering to improve model accuracy and efficiency
4Develop high-performance RESTful and GraphQL APIs using FastAPI or Flask to integrate AI models with enterprise applications
5Implement data ingestion and preprocessing pipelines; oversee LLMOps practices including model versioning, monitoring, and CI/CD for AI services
6Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers; conduct rigorous code reviews and foster collaborative engineering practices

Requirements

5–8+ years of expert-level Python development including async programming, OOP, and design patterns
Hands-on production experience building and deploying LLM-based Agentic AI workflows and multi-model RAG pipelines
Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
Proficiency with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS) and AI frameworks (Hugging Face, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Ability to lead technical architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and conduct rigorous code reviews

Nice to have

LangGraph
CrewAI
LoRA
QLoRA
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
FAISS

Role overview

Role family
Software Engineering
Level
IC3 — ai
Experience
7–15 years
Type
Hybrid (IC + Management)
Remote policy
Hybrid
Visa sponsorship
Not offered

Tech stack analysis

LANGUAGES
Python
FRAMEWORKS
FastAPIFlaskLangChainLlamaIndexLangGraphCrewAIHugging Face TransformersPyTorchTensorFlow
DATABASES
PineconeWeaviateFAISSSQL databasesNoSQL databases
INFRASTRUCTURE
AWSAzureGCPDockerKubernetesJenkinsGitHub Actions
TOOLS
PandasNumPyasyncioCI/CD pipelinesMLflow (implied by LLMOps)

Salary estimate

$175K – $240K
AI-estimated salary range
Confidence80%
Reasoning

Adobe is a large enterprise software company headquartered in San Jose, CA (high cost-of-living area). For a Senior SWE with 7+ years experience and specialized GenAI/LLM skills — which command a premium in 2025-2026 — total compensation typically ranges from $175K–$240K base salary. Adobe is known for competitive pay at the senior IC level. Stock (RSUs) and bonus would likely add significantly to total comp, potentially pushing TC to $220K–$320K+ range.

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Green flags

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Cutting-edge GenAI focus (LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI) offers significant career growth in one of the hottest areas of software engineeringgrowth

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Benefits breakdown

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Comprehensive benefits programs (details not specified)

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Hiring insights

JD quality
7/10
Urgency
medium
Autonomy
high
Team size
medium (5-15)

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Red flags

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Career path

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About the company

Adobe is the global leader in creative and digital experience software. Its products — including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat — are used by millions of creatives, marketers, and enterprises. Adobe also powers Experience Cloud, a suite of AI-driven marketing and analytics tools serving Fortune 100 companies.

HQSan Jose, CA, USA
Build vs Maintainbuild
Cross-functionalYes