This role pays more than
90%
of similar roles. Most pay
$185,000–$252,125
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$305k
versus about
$219k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
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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
218 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$187,100–$270,950
across 216 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, Creative AI, you will join the team to lead high-stakes technical and creative initiatives for complex enterprise accounts. You will be responsible for setting the direction for other engineers through influence while shipping production-grade full-stack systems that solve intricate problems for large organizations. The role requires expert proficiency in professional creative tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, or Substance 3D. You will build multi-step automated workflows and pipelines using technologies like ComfyUI or n8n. Additionally, the role may involve working with Adobe Firefly Services and Brand Intelligence. The work focuses on transforming fractured technical stacks into scalable solutions within specialized sectors including Healthcare & Life Sciences, Financial Services, and Media & Entertainment, specifically addressing complex regulatory compliance requirements.
What does a Forward Deployed Engineer earn?
Median $215000 from 45 postings across 23 companies.
Ship production-ready full-stack systems every week for real customers rather than prototypes or scripts.
Set technical and creative directions that influence the work of other engineers.
Lead high-stakes live demonstrations for Fortune 100 executives to win complex, large-scale accounts.
Solve "impossible" problems involving fractured technology stacks and tight deadlines for major brands.
Build multi-step automated workflows and pipelines using tools like ComfyUI or n8n.
Convert resistant clients into long-term partners by delivering measurable value in high-stakes environments.
What we're looking for
Must have 12+ years of experience shipping full-stack software at large scale.
Must possess professional-grade mastery of at least one creative tool such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, or Substance 3D.
Must provide a public portfolio or verifiable shipped work demonstrating both engineering and creative skills.
Must have hands-on experience building multi-step automated workflows or pipelines using ComfyUI, n8n, or similar tools.
Must demonstrate a track record of leading technical and creative direction that resulted in measurable organizational change.
Must possess the ability to lead high-stakes presentations and live demos for Fortune 100 executives.
Experience with Adobe Firefly Services, Firefly Creative Production, or Firefly Workflow Builder is preferred.
Domain expertise in Healthcare, Financial Services, or Media & Entertainment is preferred.
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