Role at a glance
- Salary
- $238.7K – $345.7K/yr
- Location
- San Jose, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10+ years of applied research experience in software industry/academic research with 5+ years of shown experience developing, evaluating...
- Education
- PhD or MS degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field required.
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Role Summary
Adobe is seeking a Senior Applied Researcher to apply generative AI and machine learning to Adobe Digital Experience products. The role partners with Adobe Research and other business units to support audience creation, journey optimization, and personalization at scale.
What You'll Do
- Develop cutting-edge models in partnership with Adobe Research
- Design and build generative AI applications
- Define APIs, integrate user interfaces, deploy cloud services, and implement CICD and ML- and LLM-Ops practices
- Engage in product lifecycle, design, deployment, and production operations
- Provide technical leadership in architectural design and technology choices
- Conduct holistic evaluation of machine learning models
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View full postingQualifications
Required: PhD or MS in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; 10+ years of applied research experience; 5+ years developing, evaluating, and deploying ML models into production; statistical modeling, machine learning, or analytics; proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, or SQL; deep learning framework experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch; LLM and prompt-engineering experience; technical leadership; experience with research and product teams; problem-solving, analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Required
- PhD or MS degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field
- 10+ years of applied research experience in software industry/academic research
- 5+ years of experience developing, evaluating ML models, and deploying models into production
- Statistical modeling, machine learning, or analytics concepts
- Programming in Python, Scala, Java, or SQL
- Cloud development familiarity on Azure or AWS
- TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Experience with LLMs and prompt-engineering
Original job description
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Original job description
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The Opportunity
Adobe is looking for a Senior Applied Researcher to use Generative AI and Machine Learning techniques to help Adobe better understand, lead, and optimize the experience of Adobe’s Digital Experience customers. Partnering with Adobe Research and other business units, the candidate will be building products that transform the way companies approach audience creation, journey optimization, and personalization at scale. You will join a diverse, lively group of engineers and scientists long established in the ML space. The work is dynamic, fast-paced, creative, collaborative and data-driven.
NOTE THIS ROLE IS IN THE SAN JOSE OFFICE YOU MUST BE IN SJ OR WILLING TO RELOCATE FOR THIS POSITION.
What you'll do
Partner with Adobe Research to develop cutting edge models!
Design and build applications powered by generative AI, including working on traditional engineering problems such as defining APIs, integrating with UIs, deploying Cloud services, CICD, etc., as well as implementing ML- and LLM-Ops best practices.
Engage in the product lifecycle, design, deployment, and production operations.
Provide technical leadership in everything from architectural design and technology choices to holistic evaluation of ML models.
What you need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have the following background:
PhD or MS degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field required.
10+ years of applied research experience in software industry/academic research with 5+ years of shown experience developing, evaluating ML models, and deploying models into production.
Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, or analytics concepts, and a track record of solving problems with these methods; ability to quickly learn new skills and work in a fast-paced team.
Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, SQL. Familiarity with cloud development on Azure/AWS.
Fluent in at least one deep learning framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Experience with LLMs and emerging area of prompt-engineering.
Recognized as a technical leader in related domain.
Experience working with both research and product teams.
Excellent problem-solving and analytic skills
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
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.
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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 $190,200 -- $345,650 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 $238,700 - $345,650
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:
Application Window Notice
There is no deadline to apply to this job posting because Adobe accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The posting will remain open based on hiring needs and position availability.
Massachusetts:
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About the company
Adobe Inc.
Large Enterprise
Adobe Inc. is a multinational software company based in San Jose, California, renowned for its innovative digital media and creative solutions. Established in 1982, Adobe is best known for its flagship products, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat, which are widely used in design, marketing, and document management across various industries. The company's commitment to fostering creativity and empowering individuals and businesses is reflected in its cloud-based services, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, which provides subscribers access to a suite of powerful applications and collaborative tools. With a strong focus on customer-centric technology and digital transformation, Adobe continues to lead the industry in enhancing how content is created, managed, and delivered.
Adobe Inc. is a multinational software company based in San Jose, California, renowned for its innovative digital media and creative solutions. Established in 1982, Adobe is best known for its flagship products, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat, which are widely used in design, marketing, and document management across various industries. The company's commitment to fostering creativity and empowering individuals and businesses is reflected in its cloud-based services, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, which provides subscribers access to a suite of powerful applications and collaborative tools. With a strong focus on customer-centric technology and digital transformation, Adobe continues to lead the industry in enhancing how content is created, managed, and delivered.