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Software Development Engineer in Test

Adobe
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
$0 - $242,000 USD yearly
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyoneβ€”from emerging artists to global brandsβ€”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.Β 

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!


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About the RoleΒ 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer Level 4 with deep expertise in test automation using Playwright, as well as strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScriptTypeScript. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the quality and reliability of the Firefly Web Client designing and maintaining robust test automation frameworks, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally with product, development, and DevOps teams.Β 

Key ResponsibilitiesΒ 

  • Develop, maintain, and scale automated test suites using Playwright.Β 

  • Build and extend testing infrastructure and utilities in JavaScriptTypeScript.Β 

  • Drive best practices in test automation, test coverage, and CI/CD integration.Β 

  • Investigate test failures, report defects and application bugs, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.Β 

  • Lead by example in code quality, test reliability, and operational excellence.Β 

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on automation strategy, tooling, and test design.Β 

  • Build and enhance internal developer tools (Dev Tools) to support testing and debugging workflows.Β 

  • Add and maintain logging, monitoring hooks, and custom test instrumentation as needed.Β 

  • Write performance tests to ensure optimal speed, responsiveness, and scalability, includes simulating user load, measuring page load times,Β monitoring CPU/GPU usage.Β Β 

RequirementsΒ 

  • 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering or test automation.Β 

  • Skilled in at least one mainstream frontend framework, such as React, Vue, or AngularLit.Β 

  • Proven expertise with Playwright for end-to-end testing of modern web applications.Β 

  • Strong programming skills in TypeScript/JavaScript.Β 

  • Experience working in agile development environments and familiarity with CI/CD tools.Β 

  • Solid understanding of web technologies, browser behavior, and DOM manipulation.Β 

  • Ability to debug and analyze failures in test and production environments.Β 

  • Experience with performance testing tools, such as Lighthouse, Playwright Tracing and Metrics, Google Chrome DevTools.Β 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Β 

Preferred QualificationsΒ 

  • Experience with argo, JenkinsΒ Β 

  • Familiarity with test reporting and analytics tools.Β 

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Β 

  • Previous experience working on enterprise-level applications. Β 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalβ€― U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionβ€―is $133,900 -- $242,000 annually. Payβ€―within this range varies by work locationβ€―and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,β€―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.Β  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.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and β€œfair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Adobe is proud to be anΒ Equal Employment OpportunityΒ 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.Β Learn more.

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