Director, Marketing Engineering & Operations at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
15+ years in software/data engineering with proven leadership of high-performing teams
Expertise in cloud-native architectures (Azure, Databricks, Spark, Synapse, Delta Lake)
Proficiency in Python, Scala, PySpark, and modern web/backend frameworks (React, REST/gRPC)
Deep understanding of AI/GenAI, including ML lifecycle, efficiency agents, and MLflow
Good to have: MarTech systems, data visualization tools, and marketing performance insight solutions experience
Outstanding communicator who can bridge technical depth and business impact with ease
Demonstrated skill in developing, coaching, and retaining high-performing engineering and BI professionals

Responsibilities

Manage engineering and BI teams to provide scalable data pipelines, audience segmentation, and advanced analytics
Architect and evolve a robust MarTech ecosystem that fuels full-funnel reporting and campaign optimization
Drive strategy and execution for AI/GenAI-powered tools—both customer-facing and internal
Guide the technical roadmap, from architecture to execution, ensuring performance, security, and innovation
Take charge of the marketing engineering and insights tools strategy for both B2B and B2C business units
Collaborate with marketing, product, and data teams to establish common objectives and important metrics customized for each customer segment
Advocate for a culture that prioritizes data-driven decision-making throughout the organization
Collaborate with product, data science, and business collaborators to align engineering roadmaps with organizational goals
Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for data, analytics, and AI/ML platforms
Encourage a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and high-impact delivery

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data EngineeringBusiness IntelligenceAIGenAIMarTechData PipelinesAudience SegmentationAdvanced AnalyticsMarketing AutomationTechnical ArchitectureScalable InfrastructureFull-Funnel ReportingCampaign Optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required, along with 15+ years in software/data engineering and proven leadership of high-performing teams.

What technical skills are needed for the Director of Marketing Engineering & Operations position?

Expertise in cloud-native architectures such as Azure, Databricks, Spark, Synapse, and Delta Lake is required, along with proficiency in Python, Scala, PySpark, and modern web/backend frameworks like React and REST/gRPC, plus deep understanding of AI/GenAI including the ML lifecycle.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or what is the location policy?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does Adobe's company culture emphasize for this role?

Adobe emphasizes a culture of excellence, continuous learning, high-impact delivery, data-driven decision-making, respect, equal opportunity, and empowering people to create innovative digital experiences.

Adobe

Software solutions for content creation and marketing

About Adobe

Adobe provides a range of software solutions focused on digital experiences, catering to creative professionals, businesses, and educational institutions. Its main offerings include Adobe Creative Cloud, which contains tools for photography, graphic design, video editing, illustration, UI/UX design, 3D and augmented reality, and social media content creation. Adobe also offers marketing solutions through Adobe Experience Cloud and document management services via Adobe Document Cloud. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing users to access its software through monthly or annual plans, with special pricing available for students, teachers, and businesses. Adobe differentiates itself from competitors by providing a comprehensive suite of tools that cover various aspects of content creation and marketing, all integrated into one platform. The goal of Adobe is to empower users to create, manage, and optimize their digital content effectively.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1994Year Founded

$668.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, DesignIndustries

10,001+Employees