New

Research Scientist

Adobe Inc.
United States, California, San Jose
345 Park Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 03, 2025
Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity Adobe Research is seeking a research scientist who is a new or upcoming PhD graduate in Computer Science or a related field, with expertise in AI, machine learning, algorithms, and control / decision making. You will have expertise in the field, as evidenced by peer-reviewed academic publication, combined with hands-on research experience. As a research scientist at Adobe, you will be joining a dynamic team of machine learning, deep learning, and computer systems researchers to build the future of digital experiences. You will have the opportunity to develop creative ideas suitable for academic publication, to mentor interns, and to participate in our university collaboration program. You will also work with product teams to implement those ideas as advanced features in Adobe's world-class products, thereby reaching millions of people worldwide. What you'll do Initiate the design, development, execution, and implementation of technology research projects. Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plan and execute applied research. Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences. May participate in development of patent applications. May coordinate inter-departmental activities and research efforts. What you'll need to succeed PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field Strong peer-reviewed publication track record Solid programming skills, including Python, PyTorch, C++ Desire to do world-class publishable research and develop advanced features for Adobe's agentic research and analytics products Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $142,700 -- $270,950 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), 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, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice 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. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunityemployer. 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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.comor call (408) 536-3015.