Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Firefly

Adobe's Firefly team is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead their Generative AI Services initiative. This is a high-impact technical leadership role focused on building scalable, high-performance generative AI systems that power features across Adobe's flagship products including Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, Stock, and Premiere.

The role combines deep technical expertise in machine learning with strategic leadership, requiring the ability to architect complex ML systems while guiding a growing team of engineers. You'll be responsible for developing enterprise-scale ML workflows, optimizing model performance, and establishing technical standards that shape Adobe's AI infrastructure.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge generative AI technologies, including diffusion models, transformers, and GANs. You'll leverage tools like PyTorch, CUDA, and TensorRT to build efficient inference pipelines and optimize model deployment. The role requires both hands-on technical work and strategic thinking to ensure Adobe's AI systems meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in production ML systems, particularly in areas like GPU acceleration, model optimization, and large-scale serving infrastructure. You should be comfortable leading technical initiatives while mentoring other engineers and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Adobe offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual incentives, and equity awards. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and provides comprehensive benefits. This role provides an opportunity to shape the future of creative AI tools at one of the world's leading software companies.

The position offers flexibility with locations in both San Jose and Seattle, allowing you to work from major tech hubs while contributing to Adobe's mission of changing the world through digital experiences. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible with generative AI in creative software.