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Senior Applied Researcher

Location San Jose, California, United States of America Category Engineering and Product Job Id R142355 Posted Date 03/10/2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB LEVEL

P30

ADDITIONAL JOB LEVELS

M40

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P20

EMPLOYEE ROLE

Individual Contributor

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.  

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.

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 $120,700 -- $228,600 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.

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.

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

Internal Opportunities

Creativity, curiosity, and constant learning are celebrated aspects of your career growth journey. We’re glad that you’re pursuing a new opportunity at Adobe!

Put your best foot forward:

1. Update your Resume/CV and Workday profile – don’t forget to include your uniquely ‘Adobe’ experiences and volunteer work.

2. Visit the Internal Mobility page on Inside Adobe to learn more about the process and set up a job alert for roles you’re interested in.

3. Check out these tips to help you prep for interviews.

4. If you are applying for a role outside of your current country, ensure you review the International Resources for Relocating Employees on Inside Adobe, including the impacts to your Benefits, AIP, Equity & Payroll. 

Once you apply for a role via Workday, the Talent Team will reach out to you within 2 weeks. If you move into the official interview process with the hiring team, make sure you inform your manager so they can champion your career growth.

At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

Adobe is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of  gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our internal careers site or to complete the application process, please contact accommodations@adobe.com.

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