Photoshop C++ Application Developer

Role Overview

Photoshop C++ Application Developer (Contract) Join the Photoshop Applied Research and Technology team to productize GenAI and AI/ML research into Photoshop features. You’ll work with a dynamic, customer-focused engineering organization to deliver “Adobe magic” inside digital imaging applications.

Location & Work Model

• Hybrid (San Jose, CA 95110)
• Open to fully remote candidates
• Contract duration: 04/06/2026 to 09/04/2026

Responsibilities

• Build polished end-to-end AI/GenAI experiences as a Photoshop C++ developer.
• Collaborate with researchers, ML engineers, app developers, UI designers, product managers, QA, and customers to integrate AI/ML components into Photoshop.
• Develop performant, responsive front-end user experiences integrated with the Photoshop document model and architecture.
• Maintain, evolve, and improve existing features in a large, complex codebase.
• Participate in code and design reviews (formal and informal).
• Write unit tests and automation tests to ensure product quality.
• Take initiative and deliver independently on new challenges.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science (or related).
• 3+ years of software development experience delivering high-quality software.
• Strong fundamentals in computer science, software architecture, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Proficient in modern C/C++ with substantial large-scale application development experience.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to ramp quickly and deliver with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Python and JavaScript.
• Passion for building UX using well-defined UI frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital imaging and computer vision.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into production applications.
• Experience using AI coding assistants and agentic workflows to ship production code with strong standards for correctness, performance, security, and test coverage.

Compensation

• $60.00–$66.90 per hour