Senior Manager, Engineering 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

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
10 years of demonstrated experience in software engineering and previous management experience
Experience collaborating across time zones, work styles, and different cultures
Ability to use AI-supported coding tools, AI-first mentality, and ability to work on the forefront of industry transformation
Comfort with ambiguity, ability to mix gathering data with prototyping to build understanding and confirm direction
Track record of developing, leading, coaching, and mentoring software engineers, creating an environment that promotes positivity and growth while supporting professional development
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across all collaborators, drive consensus or disagreement and commitment, move execution forward despite obstacles, and own the outcome
Strong grasp of Computer Science fundamentals, specifically algorithms and data structures, with technical expertise

Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers from start to finish in developing the Brand Concierge agentic application, including research, design, implementation, quality assurance, production deployment, and operation
Work closely with product management and clients to define and refine the product roadmap, user experience, priorities, and schedule
Collaborate actively with upstream and downstream teams (e.g., machine learning, language processing, administration, and analytical systems) to successfully deliver the application
Take ownership of the development life cycle, closely supervising progress, identifying risks and opportunities, and unblocking challenges
Celebrate the team’s success and coach improvements and increased efficiency
Play a pivotal role in attracting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining exceptional engineers through mentorship, growing them professionally and personally
Foster a culture that values teamwork, celebration, and improvement to contribute to a positive and productive work environment
Drive the team using multiple languages in a zero-to-one product cycle (developing the initial version of software)
Contribute to the architecture and high-level structure of applications, ensuring mindfulness of latency, scalability, fault tolerance, and quality at the largest enterprise scales

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Generative AIAI AgentsMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingDistributed ComputingSoftware EngineeringEngineering ManagementProduct RoadmapDeploymentQuality Assurance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education is required for the Senior Manager, Engineering role?

A BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize for this team?

The culture values teamwork, celebration, improvement, respect, equal opportunity, and fostering a positive and productive work environment through mentorship and professional growth.

What makes a strong candidate for this engineering manager position?

Passion for generative AI, experience leading engineering teams in zero-to-one product development using multiple languages, technical expertise in architecture for scalability and fault tolerance, and strong leadership in hiring, mentoring, and collaborating cross-functionally.

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