Senior Computer Scientist

Adobe

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$216,400–$313,300 / yr
Posted
44 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $265k
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Computer Scientist

The Senior Computer Scientist joins the Emerging Products Group, also known as the Nextcam team, to develop next-generation products centered on a camera app empowered by AI, computer vision, and computational photography. This role involves researching and developing new computational photography algorithms or collaborating with researchers to develop and tune AI-heavy features for photography and video. Key responsibilities include translating image processing code from Python into C++ for integration into various product codebases or into CoreML, ONNX, and LiteRT for deployment across mobile and desktop platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Computer Science or a related field and demonstrates expertise in computer vision and modern AI. Required technical skills include proficiency in C++, Python, and experience with AI tools like PyTorch. Additional preferred qualifications include knowledge of iOS, Android, and GPU programming.

What you'll do

  • Research and develop new computational photography algorithms for various Adobe products.
  • Develop and tune AI-heavy features specifically for photography and video content.
  • Translate image processing code from Python into C++ for integration into core product codebases.
  • Deploy AI models using frameworks like CoreML, ONNX, or LiteRT across mobile and desktop platforms.
  • Implement advanced computer vision technologies to enhance features in Lightroom and Photoshop.
  • Develop innovative tools for the Project Indigo mobile camera application.
  • Optimize image processing performance on GPUs and other hardware accelerators.

What we're looking for

  • Hold a B.S., M.S., or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Possess experience in computer vision, computational photography, and/or modern AI applied to these fields.
  • Demonstrate strong programming skills in both C++ and Python.
  • Experience with AI tools such as PyTorch, CoreML, LiteRT, or ONNX.
  • Interest in applying technical skills to problems in photography, videography, and imaging.
  • Knowledge of iOS or Android platforms and mobile app development environments is preferred.
  • Experience programming on GPUs or other hardware accelerators is preferred.
  • Enthusiasm for working with AI coding agents while maintaining high-quality standards.

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