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 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.

• A clear communicator who tailors how you speak and write about engineering work to fit your audience.
• A proactively organized leader who stays ahead of what your team and other leaders need and people can count on you to be prepared.
• A pragmatic thinker who cuts through complexity, prioritizes, and moves toward solutions.
• A humble teammate who leaves your ego at the door, pursuing what’s best for the customer, the product, and the team.
• An empathetic mentor who invests in others, giving candid, thoughtful feedback that helps engineers grow both technically and professionally.
• An experienced leader who has previously led teams through complex projects.

• 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 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.

Adobe is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.