Director - Engineering

Adobe transforms the world through digital experiences, providing tools for everyone from emerging artists to global brands to design and deliver exceptional digital content.
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
18+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Director - Engineering

Adobe is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead their Acrobat Sign Engineering teams in India. This is a pivotal leadership role within Adobe's Document Cloud organization, focusing on delivering enterprise-class electronic signature solutions that power critical workflows for leading companies worldwide.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including Generative AI, while collaborating with some of the industry's best engineers. The role involves leading multiple engineering teams across Noida and Bangalore, providing technical vision and mentorship while ensuring delivery of high-quality products that meet global customer needs.

As Director, you'll be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, excellence and collaboration while working closely with Product Management, Design, and Marketing teams to shape product strategy. The role requires deep technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud technologies, and modern development frameworks, combined with strong leadership capabilities to manage multi-tiered teams.

The ideal candidate brings 18+ years of software development experience, including 8+ years in people management roles, with a proven track record of delivering sophisticated enterprise solutions. They should have experience working with US-based management and expertise in technologies like Java, Spring Boot, React and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Adobe's Document Cloud organization, working on products that are transforming how businesses handle digital workflows and electronic signatures. The role offers the chance to drive innovation, mentor teams, and make a significant impact on products used by millions globally.

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Responsibilities For Director - Engineering

  • Provide technical vision and leadership to teams
  • Foster culture of agility, excellence, collaboration and customer focus
  • Ensure high standards of quality, performance, security and usability
  • Partner with Product Management and Marketing teams
  • Shape product strategy and roadmap
  • Lead multiple engineering teams across Noida and Bangalore
  • Drive strategy, architecture and development goals
  • Ensure timely product delivery with quality
  • Review and approve project plans and schedules
  • Act as Innovation Catalyst
  • Build trust with key customers

Requirements For Director - Engineering

Java
React
TypeScript
  • 18+ years experience in software development and engineering leadership
  • 8+ years as people manager
  • 4+ years as second level manager
  • Experience with US-based management
  • Experience leading large scale distributed systems
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience with Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, React and cloud technologies
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent speaking, writing and presentation skills
  • B.Tech/M.Tech degree in Computer Science from premiere institute

Benefits For Director - Engineering

401k
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

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