Sr Manager, Machine Learning Engineering, Firefly Services

Adobe Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 242,600 - 351,225; Full time

Job summary

Adobe Inc. is seeking a senior ML engineering manager to lead a high‑performing team of ML and platform engineers focused on designing, deploying, and scaling generative models and APIs that power Adobe's GenAI solutions.

You will drive roadmaps, mentor engineers, collaborate with PMs and PMMs, and advance MLOps, deployment, and reliability across production systems.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in machine learning, including production-scale deployments.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong background in generative AI technologies (e.g., GANs, diffusion models, transformers).
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional teams through complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence in matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Tech lead projects delivering ML services and APIs for enterprise customers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to shape the GenAI product roadmap at Adobe.
• Mentor and coach ML and platform engineers on complex, high-stakes projects.
• Explore and apply new ML and MLOps technologies to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review architecture, design, testing strategies and service reliability standards.
• Champion innovation and adoption of cutting-edge ML/MLops tech within the team.

Skills

Machine learning

Leadership

GenAI

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

GANs

Diffusion models

Transformers

Education

MS/PhD in CS/AI or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Adobe Firefly's GenAI Product Services team builds world-class image and video solutions for enterprise customers and all Adobe Products. We are looking for a senior ML engineering manager to spearhead our growing efforts in building world-class GenAI solutions. In this role, you will lead a high‑performing team of ML and service engineers focused on designing, deploying, optimizing, and scaling generative models and APIs that power next‑generation digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Tech lead projects that deliver critical ML services and APIs to integrate first‑ and third‑party models and pipelines for enterprise customers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with PMs, PMMs, TPMs, and other engineering teams to shape the roadmap of Adobe's enterprise GenAI space.
• Act as a technical leader and coach, guiding a team of ML and platform engineers through complex, high‑stakes projects.
• Explore and research new and emerging ML and MLOps technologies to continuously improve Adobe's GenAI engineering effectiveness and efficiency.
• Review and provide feedback on features, technology, architecture, designs, test strategies, and service reliability standards.
• Champion innovation by exploring emerging ML and MLOps technologies to boost Adobe's GenAI effectiveness.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related fields, or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of experience in machine learning, including production‑scale deployments.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a track record of growing and mentoring high‑performing teams.
• Strong background in generative AI technologies (e.g., GANs, diffusion models, transformers).
• Proven ability to lead large, cross‑functional teams through complex, time‑sensitive projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with a knack for influence and driving alignment in matrix organizations.

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on experience with training, fine‑tuning, inference, and optimization of generative models, multimodality models.
• Hands‑on familiarity with optimizing and converting models across formats.

Pay Range

Expected Pay Range: $178,900 – $351,225 annually. In California, the pay range is $242,600 – $351,225.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adobe is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

State‑Specific Notices

• California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
• Colorado: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies.
• Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.