Sr. Director, AI Assistant & UX 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
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years leading engineering directors and senior managers in a matrixed, high-growth environment
  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant leadership of UX-focused teams building complex, AI-powered web applications at scale
  • Proven success delivering 0→1 product experiences, especially within AI, data platforms, or enterprise SaaS
  • Deep understanding of modern front-end technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript, Web Components), with a point of view on developer experience and tooling
  • Demonstrated ability to drive user experience excellence through engineering, partnering effectively with product design and research teams
  • Strategic thinking with hands-on technical depth—you can articulate trade-offs, evaluate architectures, and influence at all levels
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills, able to translate complex technical ideas to executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • A solid grasp of the Generative AI landscape—its opportunities, challenges, and evolving user needs
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Responsibilities

  • Own the UX Engineering strategy for Generative AI experiences across the Adobe Experience Platform, ensuring seamless, scalable, and cohesive interfaces across product surfaces
  • Partner closely with Product, Design, AI/ML, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver deeply integrated, user-centric solutions that meet enterprise-grade standards
  • Shape the broader Unified Experience strategy, aligning engineering execution with a long-term vision for coherent cross-product workflows
  • Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and creative engineering culture focused on iteration, design excellence, and technical rigor
  • Mentor and grow a world-class team of engineering leaders and ICs, attracting top talent and enabling career development at all levels
  • Serve as a visible thought leader both within Adobe and externally—representing the team at key industry events, conferences, and developer communities
  • Maintain a strong technical grasp of the team’s architecture and engineering decisions; be ready to dive deep and guide high-stakes decisions

Skills

Generative AI
UX Engineering
AI/ML
Platform Engineering
User-Centric Design
Enterprise Applications
Product Strategy

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

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging AI-driven design tools offer similar functionalities at lower costs.
Open-source alternatives may attract users away from Adobe's subscription model.
Data privacy concerns could affect trust in Adobe's cloud services.

Differentiation

Adobe offers a comprehensive suite for content creation, marketing, and document management.
Adobe's subscription model includes special pricing for students, teachers, and businesses.
Adobe integrates advanced analytics with Experience Cloud for data-driven marketing.

Upsides

Generative AI tools enhance Adobe's content creation and editing efficiency.
Remote work boosts demand for Adobe's cloud-based document management solutions.
AR's popularity in marketing benefits Adobe's 3D and AR tools.

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