Software Development Engineer

Adobe

Senior Android Engineer developing high-quality Android applications for Adobe's product line. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement modern Android development practices and mentoring junior engineers.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $159,200 - $301,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Architecting and Developing high-quality Android applications using Kotlin and Java, while implementing Modern Android Development practices and mentoring junior engineers. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines and GraphQL integration to enhance customer-facing software delivery.

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Kotlin ProficiencyJava ProficiencyModern Android Development Best PracticesGraphQL IntegrationCI/CD Experience

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Hard Skills

Android Application DevelopmentMVVM ArchitectureClean ArchitectureJetpack ComponentsUnit TestingCode ReviewVersion Control (Git)Automation ToolsAccessibility Best PracticesAgile Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal EffectivenessMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CircleCIJenkinsMode Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Customer-Facing SoftwareGoogle Play StoreSoftware DevelopmentProduct DesignInnovation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidGraphQLJavaJenkinsKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, Develop, Build, and Maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin & Java.
Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code, ensuring performance, quality, and responsiveness.
Implement and follow Modern Android Development (MAD) practices, including MVVM, Clean architecture, Jetpack components, Navigation Components, etc.
Experience with GraphQL, Unit tests, CI/CD pipelines and automation tools etc.
Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (eg, coding standards, style guidelines, accuracy, efficiency, scalability, etc).
Build and Maintain internal SDK that is consumed by multiple products across flagship Adobe apps (such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and Fresco).
Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to define, design, and ship new visionary features.
Mentor and guide junior team engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
Seek out new/upcoming technologies and cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced setting without compromising product requirements and quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience delivering customer-facing software through the Google Play Store, citing specific listings and contributions.
Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java.
Expertise in Modern Android Development best practices, industry-leading design methodologies, GraphQL to connect app to back-end services, etc.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD (e.g., CircleCI, Jenkins, etc.), and Automation tools.
Consciousness around accessibility and localization best practices.
Strong interpersonal effectiveness and a desire to lead and mentor team members in a non-managerial leadership role.
Ability to read data represented in visual forms in Mode Analytics.
Experience in Agile Development methodologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options
Professional development opportunities
Mentoring programs