Senior Research Engineer, Generative Prototyping

Adobe

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Seattle, WA · San Francisco, CA · San Jose, CA · New York, NY · Los Angeles, CA Posted 16 days ago $216,400–$313,300 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

The Senior Research Engineer role at Adobe's Generative Prototyping team involves leading the development of next-generation GenAI video authoring tools. This senior-level position requires a proven builder and researcher to invent, prototype, and iterate user-facing experiences with production rigor, integrating diverse models into cohesive workflows. The ideal candidate will architect multimodal editing interfaces, collaborate closely with filmmakers for rapid iteration, and shape strategic direction by staying ahead of emerging trends in controllable generation. Essential skills include significant experience with GenAI across multiple modalities, a track record of prototyping user-facing applications, deep knowledge of agentic workflows, and the ability to bridge research and productization. The role demands expertise in cutting-edge technologies like multimodal AI systems and conversational interfaces, contributing to Adobe's strategic position in controllable generation for Creative Cloud products.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes Docker AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Jupyter Notebook Agentic Workflows Multimodal Systems Conversational Interfaces User Studies

What you'll do

  • Lead the invention and prototyping of user-facing GenAI video authoring experiences with production-level rigor.
  • Architect and integrate diverse AI models into cohesive, agentic workflows for creative tools.
  • Build multimodal editing interfaces and conversational systems for next-gen creative applications.
  • Collaborate with filmmakers to refine prototypes through structured user studies and evaluations.
  • Shape the technical direction by staying ahead of trends in controllable generation and multimodal systems.

What we're looking for

  • MS or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field.
  • 5+ years of senior research or engineering experience.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with GenAI models across multiple modalities.
  • Proven ability to rapidly prototype and develop user-facing applications.
  • Deep understanding of agentic workflows and controllable generation techniques.
  • Strong track record of bridging research and productization in AI projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $216,400–$313,300 range sits above 89% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,000–$258,750

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$172,375–$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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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