Software Development Engineer 3 - C++
Adobe is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead development on the Animate team for Creative Cloud. This role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing features across Windows and macOS while utilizing AI-assisted coding practices. You will work within a large, mature codebase to solve complex technical challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position requires strong C++ expertise and experience in high-performance desktop application development.
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Experience
6+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 1
What you will work on
Adobe is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead development on the Animate team for Creative Cloud. This role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing features across Windows and macOS while utilizing AI-assisted coding practices. You will work within a large, mature codebase to solve complex technical challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position requires strong C++ expertise and experience in high-performance desktop application development.
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High caliber role at a Tier 1 company working on industry-leading creative software.
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Must haves
- 6+ years experience in cross-platform desktop application development
- Strong C++ programming skills and solid grasp of modern C++ concepts
- Deep understanding of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and system-level fundamentals
- Experience with memory management, multithreading, and concurrency
- Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools and agentic coding workflows
Tools and skills
Nice to have: graphics, animation, performance debugging, memory profiling tools.
About the company
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