Adobe

Applied Research Scientist


Pay$257600.00 / year
LocationSan Jose/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R155319

      Our Company

      Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

      We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!


      The Opportunity

      (M)LLM post-training and evaluation
      Agent system architecture design and implementation
      Practical agent development (Langchain, MCP, A2A)
      Image generation and editing
      Building scalable AI solutions

      What you'll Do

      Developing next-generation AI agents that improve Adobe’s product ecosystem
      Crafting robust agent architectures that combine multiple AI capabilities
      Designing evaluation frameworks for agent performance
      Implementing state-of-the-art LLM techniques for specialized applications

      What you need to succeed

      Master's/ PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field
      Demonstrated experience in AI, LLMs, and agentic system development
      Proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch, LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, Agent Development Kit (ADK).
      Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
      Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to challenges
      Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines

      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 $142,700 -- $257,600 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.

      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.

      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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.

      Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 (408) 536-3015.

  • About the company

      Adobe Inc. is an American multinational computer software company.

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