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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$187,100–$270,950
across 216 roles with salary data.
As Vice President, Product and Software Security, you will lead a global organization encompassing Product Security Engineering, Vulnerability Management, Offensive Security, and regional teams. Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, you will define and implement the vision for product security across the company's ecosystem while ensuring security is embedded by design in all platforms. You will manage systemic risk reduction through secure-by-default architectures and oversee the specific security strategy for AI-powered products and services. The role requires expertise in cloud-native architectures, software supply chain security, and modern security engineering practices to protect the product portfolio. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders in Engineering, Cloud Operations, and Legal to balance innovation with risk management. Success requires technical credibility and executive leadership to translate complex risks into strategic decisions while fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
Define and implement the global vision and strategy for Product and Software Security across all platforms.
Drive systemic risk reduction by implementing secure-by-default architectures and engineering practices.
Develop and execute security strategies specifically tailored for AI-powered products, services, and platforms.
Lead a global organization including product security engineering, vulnerability management, and offensive security teams.
Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent and leadership pipelines within the security organization.
Partner with executive leaders in Engineering, Product, and Legal to balance risk with business growth.
Represent Adobe’s security posture and initiatives to customers, partners, and industry peers.
What we're looking for
Proven success leading large-scale Product Security, Software Security, Application Security, or related organizations within complex global technology companies.
Deep expertise in secure software development, cloud-native architectures, and software supply chain security.
Expertise in modern security engineering practices and secure-by-default approaches.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior engineering, product, platform, and business leaders.
Ability to translate complex technical risks into practical business decisions and strategic priorities.
Strong executive presence, business judgment, and communication skills.
Track record of building high-performing organizations and developing leadership talent.
Familiarity with the opportunities and security considerations associated with AI-powered products and services (preferred).
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