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Senior Database Reliability Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Distributed database expertise, performance tuning, and high-availability architecture skills strengthen the specialty occupation case that supports your PERM filing.
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Employee Role: Individual Contributor
The Opportunity
Adobe’s Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE) team enables product teams to build and operate services at scale through reliable, secure, and highly automated database platforms. We combine platform engineering, automation, and outstanding operational performance to reduce complexity and accelerate developer efficiency. We are seeking an experienced DBRE to help define the future of Adobe’s data platform ecosystem.
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Own the reliability, scalability, and performance of Adobe’s database platforms, enabling highly available and resilient services on a global scale.
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Drive the evolution of database architecture and platform strategy through collaboration with engineering teams, cloud providers, and database technology partners.
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Build self-service and automated platform capabilities that simplify the deployment, provisioning, and operation of database infrastructure.
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Establish best-in-class observability through monitoring, tracing, logging, and actionable insights that improve service reliability and outstanding operational performance.
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Serve as a technical leader during production events, driving rapid mitigation, deep root cause analysis, and long-term resiliency improvements through automation and self-healing systems.
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Provide operational stewardship for business-critical database services through participation in a cross-regional follow-the-sun support model.
What you need to succeed
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Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
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7+ years operating highly available, critical database platforms at scale.
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Strong hands-on experience with two or more of: MongoDB, Cassandra, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Percona XtraDB Cluster, or MariaDB Galera Cluster.
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Experience operating database platforms on AWS and/or Azure.
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Hands-on experience with managed database services such as Amazon RDS, Keyspaces, DynamoDB, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and MongoDB Atlas.
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Proven experience leading database modernization and migration initiatives.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively employ AI-assisted development tools while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, reliability, and operational excellence.
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Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Chef, or Ansible.
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Deep understanding of distributed systems, including scaling, replication, consistency models, fault tolerance, and multi-region deployments.
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Expertise in database performance engineering, capacity planning, query tuning, index optimization, and storage performance.
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Strong data modeling, schema design, and data architecture skills.
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Experience with containerized and cloud-native platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker.
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Strong Linux systems and networking fundamentals.
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Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation and operational tooling.
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.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
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 $139,000 - $257,550 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 $177,900 - $257,550.
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:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
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:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
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.
Title: Senior Database Reliability Engineer
Employee Role: Individual Contributor
The Opportunity
Adobe’s Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE) team enables product teams to build and operate services at scale through reliable, secure, and highly automated database platforms. We combine platform engineering, automation, and outstanding operational performance to reduce complexity and accelerate developer efficiency. We are seeking an experienced DBRE to help define the future of Adobe’s data platform ecosystem.
-
Own the reliability, scalability, and performance of Adobe’s database platforms, enabling highly available and resilient services on a global scale.
-
Drive the evolution of database architecture and platform strategy through collaboration with engineering teams, cloud providers, and database technology partners.
-
Build self-service and automated platform capabilities that simplify the deployment, provisioning, and operation of database infrastructure.
-
Establish best-in-class observability through monitoring, tracing, logging, and actionable insights that improve service reliability and outstanding operational performance.
-
Serve as a technical leader during production events, driving rapid mitigation, deep root cause analysis, and long-term resiliency improvements through automation and self-healing systems.
-
Provide operational stewardship for business-critical database services through participation in a cross-regional follow-the-sun support model.
What you need to succeed
-
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
-
7+ years operating highly available, critical database platforms at scale.
-
Strong hands-on experience with two or more of: MongoDB, Cassandra, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Percona XtraDB Cluster, or MariaDB Galera Cluster.
-
Experience operating database platforms on AWS and/or Azure.
-
Hands-on experience with managed database services such as Amazon RDS, Keyspaces, DynamoDB, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and MongoDB Atlas.
-
Proven experience leading database modernization and migration initiatives.
-
Demonstrated ability to effectively employ AI-assisted development tools while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, reliability, and operational excellence.
-
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Chef, or Ansible.
-
Deep understanding of distributed systems, including scaling, replication, consistency models, fault tolerance, and multi-region deployments.
-
Expertise in database performance engineering, capacity planning, query tuning, index optimization, and storage performance.
-
Strong data modeling, schema design, and data architecture skills.
-
Experience with containerized and cloud-native platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker.
-
Strong Linux systems and networking fundamentals.
-
Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation and operational tooling.
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.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
AI Use Guidelines for Interviews:
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 $139,000 - $257,550 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 $177,900 - $257,550.
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:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
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:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Database Reliability Engineer
Document your database specialization before applying
Compile evidence of your expertise in specific database platforms, such as PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or CockroachDB, and note any patents, publications, or architecture designs. PERM filings require your employer to define minimum qualifications, so your credentials must precisely match those requirements.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications under database engineering or site reliability job codes. Companies with recent filings already have immigration counsel and internal processes in place, which shortens the time to your I-140 petition.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filter your job search specifically to Senior Database Reliability Engineer positions where employers have confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces these roles directly, so you're not guessing which employers will support PERM from LCA disclosure data alone.
Clarify whether your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 applies if the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Database reliability engineering often sits at the EB-2 level due to advanced distributed systems requirements, but your employer's job description ultimately determines the category.
Negotiate the PERM start date before accepting an offer
Ask prospective employers when they plan to begin the PERM process after your start date. Many wait six to twelve months, and USCIS adjudication of the I-140 adds further time. Knowing the employer's internal timeline lets you factor total green card wait time into your decision.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location before filing the PERM application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level III or Level IV wage for database reliability roles in your target metro area.
Green Card Senior Database Reliability Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Database Reliability Engineer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Database Reliability Engineer positions qualify under EB-2 because employers typically require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with substantial specialized experience in distributed systems, query optimization, or high-availability architecture. If the employer's minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree alone, the role may fall under EB-3. The job description your employer files with DOL under the PERM process determines which category applies, so reviewing the draft job duties before filing matters.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year base limit, while an EB-2 or EB-3 green card leads to permanent residency with no recurring renewal. PERM-based sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level, though per-country visa backlogs at the final green card stage vary significantly by nationality. For database reliability engineers from most countries outside India and China, EB-3 wait times are often shorter than H-1B uncertainty over multiple lottery cycles.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a database reliability engineer?
The PERM labor certification alone currently averages over 500 days at DOL for analyst review track cases, followed by USCIS I-140 adjudication, which runs several months under standard processing. After I-140 approval, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa. Total timelines from PERM filing to green card approval commonly range from two to five or more years, depending on your nationality and the visa bulletin.
Where can I find Senior Database Reliability Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for database reliability engineering roles where employers have confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship, rather than filtering through general job listings where sponsorship status is often unstated. Focusing your search on employers with active PERM filing history through DOL disclosure data reduces the risk of starting a lengthy application process with an employer who lacks immigration infrastructure.
Can my employer begin the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, your employer can file a PERM application on your behalf while you hold H-1B status, and this is a common path for database reliability engineers already working in the U.S. Filing PERM early matters because your priority date, set when DOL receives the application, determines your place in the visa queue. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, you can file for adjustment of status while continuing to work under H-1B.