Sr. Research Engineer

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Seattle, WA
In-Office
165K-313K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Software
Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences.
The Role
As a Sr. Research Engineer at Adobe, you will develop high-performance ML models, optimize resource consumption, and collaborate on innovative tools and applications for various platforms.
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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

The Research Engineering & Design Lab within Adobe Research is looking for a Sr. Research Engineer with a passion for the unique challenges involved in the development of high-performance ML models, with a particular focus on optimizing the resource consumption of large-scale generative models, including for cloud and on-device deployment. Join our efforts to turn cutting-edge research into new products and features in Adobe's web, desktop and mobile applications, and expand what's possible in tools for creative expression.

What you'll Do

At Adobe Research, you will work closely with both scientists and engineers to ensure that new technologies being developed for generative AI models, image processing, audio, video, animation, 3D and vector graphics will run efficiently in-cloud and on a variety of platforms. You'll help adapt models and algorithms to the limitations of different systems and devices. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Play a key collaborative role in ambitious research projects
  • Be valued as a specialist in your domain of expertise
  • Build innovative tool that enables users to explore their creative potential
  • Contribute to existing Adobe tools as well as completely new applications
  • Impact products that are used by tens of millions of people
  • Learn from your peers and grow into new opportunities
What you need to succeed
  • Passion for model optimization/compression and high-performance computing
  • Solid deep learning skills, including practical experience in computer vision/natural language processing
  • Knowledgeable about the current state of the art in ML efficiency
  • Experience in improving the efficiency of mid- to large-scale ML models
  • Software engineering expertise
  • Proficiency with Python and ML libraries like PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or similar
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ph.D. /Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 3 years of industry experience
Additional Desirable Qualifications
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art machine learning methods for large scale multimodal models
  • Experience on diffusion model optimization, neural network pruning/knowledge distillation/quantization/architecture search, sub-quadratic attention optimization, efficient architecture design and on-device ML
  • Experience with sparse mixture of experts and related techniques
  • Experience running ML models within a deployment environment (using TensorRT, AITemplate, CoreML, WinML, TensorFlow Lite, ONNXRuntime or similar)
  • Hands-on experience in designing ML models between different platforms (Cloud, mobile, in-browser, etc.)
  • Knowledge of design techniques for mobile-friendly ML models
  • Proficiency with C++

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 $164,600 -- $313,300 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 $204,800 - $296,600

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 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 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 [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015.

Top Skills

Aitemplate
C++
Coreml
Jax
Onnxruntime
Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
Tensorflow Lite
Tensorrt
Winml
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
21,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

When you join Adobe Life in Austin, you’ll immerse yourself into a world of cutting-edge technology, exceptional colleagues and meaningful work that touches millions of people everywhere.

Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences.

Why Work With Us

Adobe Austin embodies the culture of the Austin neighborhood around it which is diverse, enterprising and innovative.

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