Senior Software Engineering

Mgr, Machine Learning Eng 4

The Opportunity

We are the market leader in software products and services for the creative & marketing ecosystem with Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, Express, Firefly and Experience Cloud.

Adobe has made industry-leading progress in addressing the enterprise need for new, scalable ways to create ideas and assets with GenAI-infused workflows and products. Adobe Digital Media’s recent launch of GenAI-powered products for enterprises includes Firefly Services (APIs), Firefly Custom Models, Object Composites, Style Kits and unique AI features within flagship products like Adobe Photoshop, Express and Adobe GenStudio.

We are looking for an outstanding Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and researchers in designing, developing, and delivering high-impact GenAI products and customization capabilities for Firefly models. This role will drive the translation of innovative research into scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that empower the next generation of creators and marketers.

As an Applied ML Research Manager, you will lead a team operating at the intersection of SOTA research, industry applications, and real-world deployment – shaping the future of our Brand Intelligence Layer powering GenAI features across Adobe’s ecosystem.

You will join a highly collaborative engineering organization, working closely with product, design, and strategic partners. You will be responsible for setting technical direction, growing a high-performing team, and delivering measurable business impact through AI innovation.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Applied ML engineers and researchers working on GenAI and language model-based systems
• Oversee the research, development, and deployment of SOTA ML models into production systems 
• Act as a hands-on technical ML leader, contributing to architecture, prototyping, and critical path development
• Drive innovation in emerging areas such as context engineering and agentic AI workflows 
• Establish and enforce high-quality standards for evaluation (accuracy, robustness, safety) and ensure high-quality model performance
• Partner closely with product, UX, and business collaborators to translate AI capabilities into enterprise-grade features
• Collaborate with AI research teams to identify emerging technologies and convert them into impactful prototypes and products 
• Establish standard methodologies for model development and scalable productionization
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and customer-centric thinking 

What you need to succeed

• B.S. or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field 
• 10+ years of experience in ML, with hands-on experience in leading ML teams, building and deploying ML models in production
• Strong track record as a hands-on technical ML leader (actively coding, reviewing, and designing ML systems)
• Deep expertise in training, fine-tuning, and optimizing LLMs and large-scale models
• Demonstrated expertise in training, fine-tuning, and optimizing LLMs and large-scale models
• Strong proficiency in Python and deep knowledge of modern ML frameworks and infrastructure 
• Experience driving end-to-end delivery of AI/ML solutions from research to production 
• Strong critical thinking with the ability to balance long-term innovation and near-term execution
• Excellent communication and collaborator management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Passion for advancements in AI and a track record of delivering impactful, production-grade AI solutions

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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Experience Level

Senior Level