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2026 University Graduate - Machine Learning Engineer

Adobe · San Jose, California, US
full-timejunior (0-2 yrs)Posted 27d ago
Software EngineeringIC1ICOn-site
StackPythonScalaJavaCRMATLABscikit-learnSQLdeep learningmachine learningstatistical modelingdata miningGPU-accelerated computinggenerative AIinference pipeline optimizationlarge-scale data systemspredictive modelingcausal analysistime series analysismedia mix modeling

Summary

Entry-level ML Engineer role on Adobe Firefly's Generative AI Services team, focused on building scalable GenAI inference pipelines, APIs, and enterprise-scale ML systems powering Adobe's flagship creative products.

About the role

Adobe Firefly’s Generative AI Services team is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer for our GenAI Services area. In this high-impact role, you will work with a team of talented engineers in building scalable, high-performance generative AI systems—powering features across Adobe products like Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, Stock, and Premiere. You will design and develop efficient inference pipelines, optimize models for latency and through at inference, and build APIs and ecosystems that integrate both Adobe’s first-party and third-party generative models into Adobe suite of products that serve individual and enterprise customers. You will tackle Adobe’s most complex engineering challenges at the forefront of the industry and help set technical direction while collaborating with other ML engineers.

By using statistical and econometric methods, predictive models, experimental design methods, and optimization techniques, the candidate will be working on the research and development of exciting projects like attribution, media mix modeling, budget optimization, personalization, causal analysis, time series analysis.

Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background as well as technical skills including applied statistics, machine learning, data mining, and software development. Familiarity with working with large-scale datasets and big data techniques would be a plus.

What You’ll Do

  • Core GenAI Services Development: Design and develop APIs and services that integrate a wide range of generative models into Adobe's flagship products, ensuring seamless user experiences.
  • ML Pipeline Optimization: Build and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for model training and inference, prioritizing performance, scalability, and reliability across enterprise-scale deployments.
  • Model Integration & Productization: Collaborate with Adobe Research and model developer teams to implement inference strategies and productionize modern generative models.
  • Enterprise-Scale Systems: Design and build ML workflows for enterprise-scale model customization, serving, and ecosystem integration that handle massive user loads.
  • Technical Excellence: Foster an atmosphere of creativity and technical expertise while addressing Adobe's groundbreaking engineering challenges.
  • Develop predictive models on large-scale datasets to address various business problems with advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, and analytics techniques.
  • Develop and implement scalable and efficient modeling algorithms that can work with large-scale data in production systems
  • Collaborate with product management and engineering groups to develop new products and features.

What You Need to Succeed

  • PhD or MS degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Operations Research, Econometrics or equivalent experience required
  • 0-2+ years of experience in specific skill/field(s)
  • Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, or data mining concepts, and a track record of solving problems with these methods.
  • Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java and C
  • Familiar with one or more machine learning or statistical modeling tools such as R, Matlab and scikit learn
  • Knowledge and experience of working with relational databases and SQL
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving ability.
  • Outstanding communication and relationship skills, and a great teammate.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.

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About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.

Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. 


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Expected Pay Range:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several  U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $125,600 -- $234,150 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

 

In Washington, the pay range for this position is $142,500 - $206,275

At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.  Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

What you'll do

1Design and develop APIs and services integrating generative models into Adobe flagship products (Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, Stock, Premiere)
2Build and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for model training and inference at enterprise scale
3Collaborate with Adobe Research and model developer teams to productionize modern generative models
4Design and build ML workflows for enterprise-scale model customization, serving, and ecosystem integration
5Develop predictive models on large-scale datasets using advanced statistical modeling and analytics techniques
6Develop and implement scalable modeling algorithms for production systems
7Collaborate with product management and engineering on new products and features
8Foster technical excellence and creativity while tackling complex engineering challenges

Requirements

PhD or MS in CS, Statistics, EE, Applied Math, Operations Research, Econometrics, or equivalent with 0–2 years of relevant experience
Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, or data mining with demonstrated problem-solving track record
Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, or C for production ML development
Familiarity with ML/statistical tools such as R, MATLAB, or scikit-learn and relational databases/SQL
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to design and productionize scalable ML algorithms on large-scale datasets

Nice to have

PyTorch
TensorFlow
distributed systems
big data frameworks
Spark
cloud infrastructure
econometrics
operations research
attribution modeling
budget optimization

Role overview

Role family
Software Engineering
Level
IC1 — ml_ai
Experience
0–2 years
Type
Individual Contributor
Remote policy
On-site
Visa sponsorship
Not offered

Tech stack analysis

LANGUAGES
PythonScalaJavaCRMATLAB
FRAMEWORKS
scikit-learnPyTorch (implied)TensorFlow (implied)
DATABASES
SQL (relational databases)
INFRASTRUCTURE
GPU-accelerated computeenterprise-scale ML serving infrastructurecloud deployment (implied)
TOOLS
MATLABRscikit-learn

Green flags

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Salary range explicitly disclosed ($125,600–$234,150), with Washington-specific range also provided — rare and commendable transparency.compensation

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Benefits breakdown

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Comprehensive benefits programs (details not specified, but Adobe is known for medical, dental, vision coverage)

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Hiring insights

JD quality
6/10
Urgency
medium
Autonomy
medium
Team size
medium (5-15)

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Red flags

PRO4 items
The posting conflates two distinct roles — GenAI/inference engineering AND statistical/econometric modeling (attribution, MMM, budget optimization) — suggesting unclear or blended scope.requirements

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Interview insights

PRO
Rounds
5
Duration
4 wks
Difficulty
hard
Take-home
Yes

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Career path

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About the company

Adobe is the global leader in creative and digital experience software. Its products — including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat — are used by millions of creatives, marketers, and enterprises. Adobe also powers Experience Cloud, a suite of AI-driven marketing and analytics tools serving Fortune 100 companies.

HQSan Jose, CA, USA
Interview difficultyhard
Build vs Maintainbuild
Cross-functionalYes