Principal Service Engineer, Adobe Firefly at Adobe

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related field—or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of experience building and operating production-scale systems
3+ years of experience leading large-scale, GPU-intensive GenAI workloads (training, inference, and/or optimization)
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams on complex, high-stakes engineering initiatives
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a strong ability to drive alignment in matrixed environments
Deep experience in model serving, orchestration, and GPU resource management in large-scale deployments
Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, distributed systems, and MLOps platforms
Preferred: In-depth understanding of generative model architectures, including diffusion models, transformers, and GANs

Responsibilities

Lead the development and scaling of core GenAI services and APIs that integrate diverse generative models into Adobe’s flagship products
Design and architect inference infrastructure for enterprise-scale model customization, serving, and ecosystem integration
Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding engineers through architecture, design, implementation, and best practices
Evaluate and incorporate emerging MLOps technologies to improve engineering velocity, scalability, and performance
Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with Product Managers, TPMs, and engineering leaders to define and deliver the roadmap
Lead design reviews and establish technical standards to ensure high reliability, maintainability, and scalability across systems
Design and lead the development of DevOps processes and tooling necessary for scaling infrastructure and services
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Generative AIAPIsInference InfrastructureModel ServingModel CustomizationScalable SystemsML EngineeringSystem Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What salary is offered for this Principal Service Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

Candidates need an MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent, 10+ years building production-scale systems, and 3+ years leading GPU-intensive GenAI workloads including training, inference, and optimization, plus a proven track record leading cross-functional teams.

What is the company culture like at Adobe Firefly?

Adobe fosters a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, with a commitment to exceptional employee experiences, respect, equal opportunity, and empowering people to create while valuing ideas from everywhere in the organization.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Service Engineer position?

A strong candidate has an advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent, extensive experience with production-scale systems and GenAI workloads, hands-on technical leadership skills, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on complex engineering projects.

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