Principal Product Manager, Research and AI - Foundations

Adobe

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On-site
Location
San Jose, CANew York, NYSan Francisco, CA
Salary
$148,100–$282,100 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
17 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Principal Product Manager, Research and AI - Foundations

Principal Product Manager, Research and AI - Foundations joins the Research and AI team to develop foundational generative AI models and applications for image and video content. This technical role sits at the intersection of applied science and product development, where you will define roadmaps for core generative capabilities across various segments. You will collaborate with model researchers to set quality benchmarks, translate early-stage research into market-ready requirements, and manage trade-offs regarding quality, cost, and latency. The role requires a deep understanding of the GenAI landscape, technical knowledge of architecture and metrics, and the ability to build scalable evaluation frameworks. Key responsibilities include analyzing the competitive landscape and integrating capabilities into products like Photoshop and Express. Success requires expertise in AI/ML research environments and experience with generative imaging or video models for creative professionals.

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What you'll do

  • Define and lead the roadmap for core generative AI capabilities across various customer segments and product areas.
  • Guide research direction and set quality benchmarks to transform early-stage capabilities into market-ready requirements.
  • Translate user needs from creative professionals and business users into strategic product decisions.
  • Coordinate with product partners to ensure seamless integration and tangible results for end users.
  • Make strategic trade-off decisions based on evidence regarding model quality, cost, and latency.
  • Develop scalable evaluation frameworks and provide expert feedback on model performance.
  • Analyze the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for product differentiation.
  • Establish feedback loops to ensure realized value for customers across the Adobe ecosystem.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of product management experience, particularly in AI/ML or research environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge to engage with model researchers regarding architecture, quality metrics, and tradeoffs.
  • Ability to translate diverse user requirements into practical strategic decisions.
  • Strong influencing and communication skills to drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • In-depth understanding of the GenAI landscape and its future trajectory.
  • Experience with generative imaging or video models (preferred).
  • Experience building tools for creatives and designers (preferred).

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