Systems Design​/Architecture Engineer

Job Description Summary

Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.

Join Adobe as a Systems Design/Architecture Engineer and play a pivotal role in building the future of our technology stack! This is an outstanding opportunity to work with world‑class talent and technologies to develop exceptional products.

• Develop robust technical artifacts such as automation tools, secure-by-default templates, and reference architectures that enable flawless and secure engineering processes.
• Drive strategic decisions by aligning company strategy with analytical insights to meet ambitious growth goals.
• Build comprehensive system architectures covering identity and access management, network segmentation, application security, and data protection.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards across product teams.
• Collaborate with business units to represent the architecture function.
• Mentor junior engineers, encouraging a culture of excellence through design reviews, office hours, or structured mentoring programs.
• Evaluate new technologies and determine their relevance to our stack, recommending strategic investments.
• Conduct ongoing research to benchmark and incorporate industry guidelines, providing actionable insights.

• 15+ years in systems development, architecture engineering, or a related field, with at least 10 years in distributed computing environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least three core domains: identity and access management, applied cryptography, network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), application security, or secure SDLC.
• Practical experience with threat modeling methods.
• A track record of crafting impactful architecture decisions that others have successfully implemented.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or a related area.

• Experience operating as a senior or staff-level engineer.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or cloud security certifications.
• Experience presenting security posture to enterprise customers or regulators.
• Experience working within a matrixed organization.
• A public history of contributions via presentations, publications, open-source projects, or patents.

• Within your first year, your architecture decisions will become the standard for other teams.
• Your threat models will lead to actionable fixes that improve security.
• Engineering leads will seek your input early in the build phase.
• Your contributions will bring about clear progress in risk metrics, reflecting your influence within the organization.

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