Senior Computer Scientist at Adobe Systems
San Jose, CA 95101
About the Job
Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about
We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity
We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!The OpportunityThe Digital Video & Audio (DVA) team in Adobe develops industry-leading software products including Premiere Pro and After Effects
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work on the development of our high-performance video processing pipeline that forms the backbone of our Video Applications.What you’ll doWork on developing the high-performance video processing pipeline for DVA productsWork on architecting, coding and productizing components, features and user experiencesWork on projects from scoping requirements to launch, ensuring ongoing supportWork on ensuing the highest quality, performance and scalability on an ongoing basisCollaborate with global teams on a regular basisStay updated on the latest industry developments, and actively share knowledge with the teamWhat you need to succeedBachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent10+ years’ experience in Software Engineering with 5+ years working on high-performance applicationsStrong proficiency in modern C++, working in large and complex codebase on Mac or WindowsGood grasp of Operating Systems concepts & algorithmsFundamental knowledge of modern GPU architectures and related graphics interfaces (DirectX, CUDA, Metal etc.)Understanding, profiling and tuning high-performance software on NVIDIA, Apple, AMD, Mobile GPUsExperience in developing high-performance Video Processing in Non Linear Editing (NLE) software is strongly preferredStrong inclination towards developing high-quality and data-driven systemsExcellent communication and collaboration skills, working in a global environmentAbility to think creatively to solve complex problemsOur 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 $173,300 -- $312,200 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.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.Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action 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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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
We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity
We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!The OpportunityThe Digital Video & Audio (DVA) team in Adobe develops industry-leading software products including Premiere Pro and After Effects
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work on the development of our high-performance video processing pipeline that forms the backbone of our Video Applications.What you’ll doWork on developing the high-performance video processing pipeline for DVA productsWork on architecting, coding and productizing components, features and user experiencesWork on projects from scoping requirements to launch, ensuring ongoing supportWork on ensuing the highest quality, performance and scalability on an ongoing basisCollaborate with global teams on a regular basisStay updated on the latest industry developments, and actively share knowledge with the teamWhat you need to succeedBachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent10+ years’ experience in Software Engineering with 5+ years working on high-performance applicationsStrong proficiency in modern C++, working in large and complex codebase on Mac or WindowsGood grasp of Operating Systems concepts & algorithmsFundamental knowledge of modern GPU architectures and related graphics interfaces (DirectX, CUDA, Metal etc.)Understanding, profiling and tuning high-performance software on NVIDIA, Apple, AMD, Mobile GPUsExperience in developing high-performance Video Processing in Non Linear Editing (NLE) software is strongly preferredStrong inclination towards developing high-quality and data-driven systemsExcellent communication and collaboration skills, working in a global environmentAbility to think creatively to solve complex problemsOur 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 $173,300 -- $312,200 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.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.Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action 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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 (408) 536-3015
.Adobe values a free and open marketplace for all employees and has policies in place to ensure that we do not enter into illegal agreements with other companies to not recruit or hire each other’s employees.SummaryLocation: San JoseType: Full time 