Sr. Manager, Applied Science - Generative AI Data Research

Adobe

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San Jose, US Posted 59 days ago $242,600–$351,225 / year
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TL;DR

Adobe Firefly Applied Science & Machine Learning is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a team focused on multimodal data research and the development of datasets for training generative AI models in image, video, and audio domains. This role involves overseeing content acquisition, filtering, curation, and media understanding while collaborating with researchers and engineers to create scalable data pipelines. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading technical teams in AI/ML, a strong background in model training and data engineering, and the ability to guide both system design and applied ML workflows. Success requires proficiency in large-scale data management, robust process establishment, and effective team leadership within a fast-paced environment typical of generative AI development.

Skills

Python TensorFlow PyTorch Kubernetes AWS Google Cloud Azure CI/CD Docker PostgreSQL MongoDB Apache Hadoop Apache Spark Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana MLOps

What you'll do

  • Lead and grow a team conducting multimodal data research for generative AI.
  • Own and evolve datasets critical for training foundation models in image, video, audio domains.
  • Drive technical design decisions for large-scale data pipelines and dataset creation.
  • Collaborate with researchers and engineers to support the full lifecycle of experiments and production.
  • Establish robust processes for testing, observability, and reproducibility of systems.

What we're looking for

  • At least 4+ years of experience leading technical teams in AI/ML domains.
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, or related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with model training and data management.
  • Ability to operate as a technical leader making sound design tradeoffs.
  • Experience in developing scalable, maintainable data pipelines and datasets.
  • Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments typical of generative AI.

Market check

Salary context

This $242,600–$351,225 range sits above 97% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$168,800–$262,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$177,325–$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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