AEP Lead Data Solutions Engineer

The Opportunity

Step into the position of Adobe Experience Platform Data Solutions Engineer in San Jose, CA. Join a dynamic team enthusiastic about innovation and committed to building new solutions on powerful technology! Collaborate with engaged colleagues in an inclusive work environment. Your impact will extend to millions worldwide and help Adobe fulfill its vision of empowering creativity and transforming digital environments.

In this role, you will collaborate within the Adobe Experience Platform suite, leveraging scalable data infrastructure, machine learning models, and a personalization platform. You will independently address data onboarding requests and aid teams in onboarding data to activate campaigns and personalized experiences! The ideal candidate enjoys working together with data science and product SDK teams to develop resilient solutions.

ATTENTION: This position requires hands-on expertise with Adobe Experience Platform, including direct involvement in data workflows, identity, and governance procedures within the platform. Candidates with substantial, practical AEP experience will be strongly preferred.

What you will do

• Serve as lead data solutions engineer and architect new data solutions on the AEP platform, including core datasets leveraged by hundreds of users
• Build, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including business partners and engineers to determine data requirements and successfully implement data solutions.
• Have an Enterprise outlook when facing challenging business and data problems. This ensures the solution meets the needs of the entire Enterprise, not just one business unit.
• Possess the knowledge and experience to advocate for the “right” data solution vs. compromises that will not withstand Enterprise rigor.
• Ensure data accuracy and code integrity through strict quality control measures.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data processes and solutions.
• Represent internal business teams feedback on platform capabilities that will inform the broader product and engineering roadmap for internal Adobe tools.

What you will need

• Minimum of 2-3 years of direct experience with Adobe Experience Platform solutions such as Real Time CDP, Adobe Journey Optimizer, Customer Journey Analytics
• Minimum 7-10 years in a lead or expert role, such as consulting or expert proficiency
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in schema building, data pipeline configuration, profile management, and ETL procedures.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, API, and data visualization tools.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an ambitious, fast-paced environment.
• Technical certification in AEP RTCDP strongly preferred.

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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Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $154,900 - $281,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

In California, the pay range for this position is $194,000 - $281,000


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.  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:

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

Colorado:

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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:

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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.