Director, Data Science & Strategy

Adobe

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San Francisco, US Posted 9 days ago $241,000$349,000 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As Director of Data Science & Strategy for Adobe's Agentic Product team, you will lead the strategic and technical direction of data science initiatives that enhance AI-driven creativity across Firefly and third-party platforms. Your daily responsibilities include defining measurement frameworks, building AI-native analytical workflows, and shaping product strategies through rigorous data analysis. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that Adobe's creative intelligence is seamlessly integrated into various ecosystems, from chat portals to desktop applications. This role requires expertise in agentic systems, experimentation methodologies, and a deep understanding of how autonomous agents perform and create value. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in data science or analytics within AI-driven products, with strong skills in LLMs, A/B testing, and strategic thought leadership. The position demands the ability to navigate ambiguity and influence decision-making across product development, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies while maintaining a commitment to Adobe's mission of amplifying human creativity through AI.

Skills

Python SQL LLMs A/B Testing Causal Inference Multivariate Analysis PLG Metrics Agentic Systems Data Infrastructure Experimentation Methodology Competitive Analysis Performance Benchmarking Adobe Firefly Third-Party AI Surfaces Cross-Functional Collaboration CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Define metrics and evaluation standards for AI agents' performance across first-party and third-party surfaces.
  • Build AI-native analytical workflows to analyze data, generate insights, and report anomalies at scale using LLMs.
  • Design and own experimentation infrastructure for rapid A/B and multivariate tests on agentic products.
  • Shape product strategy through data by translating complex signals into clear recommendations for roadmap prioritization.
  • Develop frameworks for competitive analysis and performance benchmarking that teams can act on confidently.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in data science or strategic insights within AI-driven products.
  • Deep understanding of agentic systems and their evaluation across first-party and third-party surfaces.
  • Expertise in experimentation methodologies, including A/B testing and multivariate analysis.
  • Ability to build AI-native analytical workflows using LLMs and agentic tools.
  • Strong strategic thinking to translate complex data into clear recommendations for product and GTM decisions.
  • Proven track record of influencing roadmap prioritization through data-driven insights.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with the ability to define new approaches.

Market check

Salary context

This $241,000–$349,000 range sits above 99% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$116,450$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$159,656$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 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 on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $183,300–$265,350 across 290 roles with salary data.

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