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In this high-impact role, you will work with a team of talented engineers in building scalable, high-performance generative AI systems-powering features across Adobe products like Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, Stock, and Premiere. You will design and develop efficient inference pipelines, optimize models for latency and through at inference, and build APIs and ecosystems that integrate both Adobe’s first-party and third-party generative models into Adobe suite of products that serve individual and enterprise customers. You will tackle Adobe’s most complex engineering challenges at the forefront of the the industry, set technical direction, and mentor other ML engineers.Job Responsibilities\nDesign and evelopment of core GenAI services and APIs that integrate a wide range of generative models into Adobe’s flagship products.\n\nDesign and build ML workflows for enterprise-scale model customization, serving, and ecosystem integration.\n\nCollaborate with Adobe Research and other model developer teams with a focus on model inference strategies and productization of those model\n\nBuild and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for both (customized) model training and inference-prioritizing performance, scalability, and reliability.\n\nFoster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Succeed\nMS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field-or equivalent industry experience.\n\n4-7+ years of experience in machine learning, including production-scale deployments.\n\n2+ years of experience leading large-scale, GPU-intensive GenAI systems (training, inference, and optimization).\n\nExperience with GenAI frameworks and tools such as PyTorch, CUDA, Triton, TensorRT, Nvidia Dynamo, and Python.\n\nGood understanding of generative model architectures, including diffusion models, transformers, and GANs.\n\nGood communication and leadership skills, with a track record of driving alignment in matrixed organizations.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with model serving, inference, orchestration, and GPU resource management in large-scale environments.\n\nHands-on expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and MLOps platforms.\n\nAbout Adobe\nAdobe 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.\nOur 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.\n\nLet’s Adobe together\nAt 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.\nAdobe 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.\nAdobe 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  or call +1 408-536-3015.\nAI Use Guidelines for Interviews:\nOur 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.\nAt 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.\nExpected Pay Range:\nOur 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 $151,800 -- $265,350 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.\n\nIn California, the pay range for this position is $183,300 - $265,350\nIn Washington, the pay range for this position is $165,600 - $239,725\nAt 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).\nIn addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.\nState-Specific Notices:\nCalifornia:\nFair Chance Ordinances\nAdobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.\nColorado:\nApplication Window Notice\nThere 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.\nMassachusetts: \nMassachusetts Legal Notice\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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