Principal Engineering Program Manager, Agentic Builder Experiences

Adobe

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On-site
Location
San Jose, CASan Francisco, CA
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$191,600–$277,400 / yr
Posted
36 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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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 Engineering Program Manager, Agentic Builder Experiences

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Principle Engineering Program Manager, Agentic Builder Experiences will join the Builder eXperience group within the Adobe Unified Platform to redefine how software is developed and shipped. This role involves managing a highly technical portfolio of programs focused on creating next-generation developer tools with AI and agentic systems at their core. You will drive roadmap strategy, establish operating models for a new organization, and translate builder pain points into platform requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include running governance for multi-team portfolios, managing trade-off decisions, and providing hands-on technical input on infrastructure. The role requires expertise in AI/ML or GenAI technologies, systems thinking regarding modern technology stacks, and proficiency with Jira and Confluence. You will solve the complex problem of improving developer productivity by building scalable platforms and workflows that integrate agentic capabilities into the software lifecycle.

Skills

AI Agentic Systems Jira Confluence Developer Platforms Infrastructure Program Management Systems Thinking

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute the roadmap and portfolio strategy for the ABX organization.
  • Establish operating models and governance structures to scale the newly forming team.
  • Translate builder pain points into technical requirements for developer tools and platforms.
  • Integrate AI and agentic technologies into workflows to improve developer productivity.
  • Manage resource allocation, trade-off decisions, and program reviews across a multi-team portfolio.
  • Provide hands-on technical input on engineering direction rather than just coordinating tasks.
  • Identify risks and dependencies across systems while driving mitigation strategies at scale.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and complex technical updates to executive leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of technical program management experience.
  • Direct experience shipping AI/ML or GenAI-powered technologies.
  • Proven zero-to-one product and program experience building structure where little exists.
  • Systems thinking with a solid understanding of modern technology stacks and developer platforms.
  • Excellent executive communication skills to distill technical complexity into clear narratives.
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and program reporting tools.
  • Prior experience in AI platform development or developer platforming is preferred.

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