Software Development Engineer in Test, Mobile

The Opportunity
Join Adobe's Document Cloud Mobile team as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) where you will help build the future of digital workflows! This is your chance to ensure Acrobat Reader on iOS delivers a flawless and reliable experience for millions of users worldwide. You will develop and implement scalable automation frameworks, working closely with our world-class engineering, QE, design, and product teams.
What you'll Do

• Build, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks and test infrastructure for iOS (UI, API, and integration levels).
• Build robust automated test suites using Swift/XCUITest and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation.
• Own feature quality end-to-end by crafting automation strategies, assessing risks, and providing clear release recommendations.
• Drive shift-left testing by contributing to build reviews, defining testability requirements, and enabling early defect detection.
• Collaborate with engineering and QE to define test strategies, improve coverage, and establish reliable release validation processes.
• Analyze failures, triage issues, and partner with developers to ensure fast root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Continuously improve test reliability, execution time, and maintainability of the automation ecosystem.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in test automation / SDET roles for mobile applications.
• Strong programming skills in Swift and experience with XCUITest (or similar iOS automation frameworks).
• Proven experience crafting automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and scalable test strategies for complex mobile apps.
• Deep expertise in iOS testing, including in-app purchases, subscriptions, and accessibility validation.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and communication skills with a proactive approach to solving ambiguous problems.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality automation solutions on schedule.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with Objective-C or additional mobile automation tools, experience leading automation efforts for large-scale consumer mobile applications.

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.

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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 $113,400 -- $221,750 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 $153,200 - $221,750

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.

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California:

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Colorado:

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Massachusetts:

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