Senior JavaScript/TypeScript Software Development Engineer

Location: Hamburg

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

The role

We're redefining Adobe's Content Platform with cloud-based collaboration and content services that power seamless experiences across platforms. Join our Client Libraries team in Hamburg as a senior JavaScript/TypeScript engineer and help define how Adobe products connect to our cloud-native microservices — from real-time collaboration and notifications to content workflows. You'll own client libraries and SDKs end to end, working closely with teams in the US and India, and help shape how users experience connected, collaborative workflows across platforms. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team.

What you'll do

• Own and evolve JavaScript/TypeScript client libraries and SDKs ensuring high-quality APIs, backward compatibility, and an excellent developer experience
• Drive implementation of sophisticated features across our library portfolio
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate testing, releases, and package publishing
• Establish practices for robust, secure code
• Mentor others and share knowledge across teams
• Work directly with colocated server teams and partner teams in the US and India

What you need to succeed

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Strong expertise in modern JavaScript (ES2022+) and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming, package management (npm), testing, and building reusable libraries and SDKs
• Strong experience with Node.js and the JavaScript ecosystem.
• Proficient in writing and maintaining automated tests using frameworks such as Vitest, Jest, Artillery.Io or similar
• Experience with package managers such as npm, pnpm, or Yarn
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in German and English
• Comfortable in technical discussions and code reviews with constructive feedback

Nice to have

• Experience with WebSockets or real-time communication
• Familiarity with C++
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or AWS
• Experience with monitoring tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic)

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. 

Let’s Adobe together

At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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