Research Scientist

About this role

The Opportunity

Adobe Research is looking for research scientists working on generative AI models for image and video synthesis to help us build the next generation of creative tools. We are especially looking for experience in video generation. We seek candidates with strong expertise in the field, as evidenced by peer-reviewed academic publications, combined with hands-on industrial research experience.

As a Research Scientist at Adobe, you will be joining an outstanding team of researchers building the future of digital experiences. You will have the opportunity to develop novel ideas suitable for academic publication, to mentor interns, and to participate in our university collaboration program. We also work with product teams to implement those ideas as advanced features in Adobe's products and reach millions of people worldwide!

  Job Responsibilities • Conduct innovative research and development in Generative AI

• Develop and transfer novel technologies to Adobe products

• Research and develop novel large-scale foundation models in Generative AI

• Collaborate with extraordinary researchers and engineers to bring research ideas to production

• Publish and present your work in premier scientific venues in AI/ML or related fields

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance.

What you'll need to succeed • Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI/ML or related fields

• Excellent publication record in Computer Science, AI/ML or related fields

• Excellent communication skills and a great teammate

• Experience in state-of-the-art Generative AI technologies, such as GAN and/or diffusion models

• Strong record of publications in image/video generation and image/video editing

• Experience with large-scale generative model training

• Preferred experience:

• working with large-scale datasets

• working with product teams on technology transfers

About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. 

Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture , focus on people, purpose and community , Adobe for All , comprehensive benefits programs , the stories we tell , the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

Adobe is proud to be 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. Learn more.

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AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience .   Expected Pay Range: 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 position is $142,700 -- $270,950 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and 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.   
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $168,600 - $244,200
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In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

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