Engineering Director, Firefly.Adobe.com

Adobe is seeking an exceptional Engineering Director to lead the Firefly.Adobe.com team in revolutionizing generative AI applications. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of creative technology at one of the world's leading digital experience companies.

As Engineering Director, you'll lead a team of accomplished engineers in delivering cutting-edge generative AI features through the Firefly web application. Your primary focus will be implementing and integrating innovative AI capabilities developed by Adobe's product and applied research teams. You'll be responsible for transforming the platform into a rapid innovation hub that delights users while maintaining high technical standards.

The role demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. You'll guide your team through the entire development lifecycle, from initial research and technical design to security assessment and feature delivery. Collaboration is key – you'll work closely with product management to shape the roadmap and with design teams to ensure exceptional user experiences.

Your responsibilities include attracting and developing top engineering talent, making data-driven decisions to accelerate progress, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. You'll need to balance technical excellence with business objectives, ensuring the platform can scale while maintaining rapid development pace.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 6+ years leading engineering teams. Strong technical background in modern web technologies (React, TypeScript) and experience with GPU-based infrastructure is essential. You should have a proven track record of building successful web applications and mentoring engineers in a global, diverse environment.

This position offers competitive compensation ($173,300 - $344,400 annually) and the opportunity to work at Adobe's San Jose office. You'll be at the forefront of generative AI innovation, leading a team that's transforming how creators worldwide bring their ideas to life.

Join Adobe to help democratize generative AI technology and shape the future of creative applications. Your leadership will be crucial in building tools that empower millions of users to turn their creative visions into reality.