Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager

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Adobe Firefly’s GenAI Enterprise Services team is looking for a senior ML engineering manager to spearhead our growing efforts in building world-class GenAI solutions for enterprise customers.

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. As a senior leader, you’ll define long-term strategy, shape the technical roadmap, and collaborate across Adobe to accelerate our momentum in the enterprise GenAI space.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of ground breaking technology and real-world enterprise value.

• Tech lead projects that delivers 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 Enteprise Gen AI space
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentorship for team members
• 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 and test strategies.
• Lead the development and delivery of critical ML services and APIs that integrate first- and third-party models into scalable enterprise pipelines.
• Act as a technical leader and coach, guiding a team of ML and platform engineers through complex, high-stakes projects.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with PMs, TPMs, PMMs, and other engineering groups to align on roadmap and execution.
• Champion innovation by exploring emerging ML and MLOps technologies to boost Adobe’s GenAI effectiveness.
• Oversee technical design reviews, architecture decisions, and system reliability standards.

• 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 matrixed organizations.

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

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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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