Adobe is seeking an Applied Scientist to join its cutting-edge research team, focusing on advancing AI capabilities in Natural Language, Image/Video generation and editing, and multimodal AI. In this role, you will transform innovative research into practical applications within Generative AI, LLMs, Reinforcement learning, Reasoning, and Evaluations, collaborating with top researchers to bring ideas from concept to production. Key responsibilities include rapid prototyping, demonstrating business impact, and developing GPU-accelerated pipelines for model training and inference. Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, AI/ML, and at least 10 years of professional experience with expertise in multimodal LLMs, Image, Video, and large-scale model training. Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and strong communication skills are essential.
Skills
Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Keras
Hugging Face Transformers
CUDA
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
CI/CD
Git
Jupyter Notebook
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Scikit-learn
Pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib
What you'll do
Transform research concepts into practical applications in Generative AI and LLMs.
Prototype innovative features to demonstrate business impact rapidly.
Develop and deploy differentiated innovations for Adobe’s products beyond academic results.
Enhance GPU-accelerated pipelines for model training and inference, focusing on performance.
Publish and present work in top-tier scientific venues in AI/ML fields.
What we're looking for
Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, AI/ML with 10+ years of professional experience.
Research or industry experience in training AI/ML models for multimodal LLMs, Image, and Video.
Proficiency in large-scale model training, including data curation, distributed training, and memory-efficient strategies.
Experience in developing GPU-accelerated pipelines for model training and inference with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and ML engineers.
Market check
Salary context
This
$164,800–$238,600
range sits above
70%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Adobe
Adobe Inc. is a global software company known for creative and multimedia software products including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and its cloud-based Creative Cloud and Document Cloud suites. Industry: Creative & Digital Experience Software
Adobe currently has
290 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$183,300–$265,350
across 290 roles with salary data.