Senior Director, Firefly Enterprise Engineering

Adobe is a company that changes the world through digital experiences, providing tools for emerging artists to global brands to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences.
$201,100 - $429,100
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Director, Firefly Enterprise Engineering

Adobe is seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Firefly Enterprise Engineering to lead their groundbreaking initiatives in AI-powered creative tools and services. This role sits at the intersection of creative technology and enterprise solutions, focusing on Adobe's market-leading position in software products for the creative & marketing ecosystem.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of creative technology, specifically leading the development of genAI-powered products including Firefly Services (APIs), Custom Models, Object Composites, and Style Kits. You'll be working with Adobe's flagship products like Photoshop, Express, and Illustrator, integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities that transform how enterprises create and manage digital assets.

As the Senior Director, you'll lead a team in a dynamic "start-up" environment within Adobe, requiring both strategic vision and hands-on leadership. The role demands a unique blend of technical expertise in GenAI/ML, enterprise software, and creative workflows, combined with strong business acumen and customer focus.

Key responsibilities include driving engineering strategy, partnering with cross-functional teams, and establishing robust engineering processes. You'll be instrumental in defining product roadmaps, managing technical delivery, and ensuring quality at scale. The role requires frequent interaction with customers and leadership, making it ideal for someone who excels at both technical leadership and business communication.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $201,100 to $429,100 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and equity awards. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead innovation at one of the world's premier creative technology companies, directly impacting how enterprises leverage AI in their creative workflows.

Adobe's commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and creating exceptional employee experiences makes this an ideal role for a seasoned engineering leader looking to make a significant impact in the creative technology space. The position is based in San Jose, CA, at the heart of Adobe's innovation center.

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Responsibilities For Senior Director, Firefly Enterprise Engineering

  • Lead engineering strategy, management, and execution
  • Partner with product management, design, technical program management, and customer functions
  • Define clear & committed product engineering roadmap
  • Establish key engineering processes, hygiene, backlog management
  • Drive objectives and key results to measure success
  • Spot risks, find opportunities, articulate implications
  • Interact with customers for deep understanding
  • Present to Digital Media and Adobe leadership on innovations
  • Lead development of genAI features & products

Requirements For Senior Director, Firefly Enterprise Engineering

Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
  • 10+ years of demonstrated engineering management leadership
  • Experience in creative workflows, API/developer experience, GenAI/ML, enterprise software
  • Proven experience in a 'start-up' or '0 > 1' scaling environment
  • Extreme passion for solving customer problems
  • Excellent connector of people, ideas, activity
  • Outstanding analytic, problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to context switch across products, projects, and customers
  • Work across internal engineering and research teams
  • Ability to working autonomously and manage through influence

Benefits For Senior Director, Firefly Enterprise Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Competitive salary range $201,100 - $429,100 annually
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
  • Long-term incentives in the form of equity awards

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