Research Scientist at Adobe

The Opportunity

Adobe Research is seeking a Research Scientist in generative world models to join the Graphics and 3D Imaging Research organization based in the Bay Area. You will explore next-generation models that learn consistent world representations, support long-horizon video and 3D generation, and enable interactive, controllable creative experiences.

You will be working with a world-class team of research scientists and engineers to invent algorithms for hard research problems, and incorporate these algorithms into Adobe products, thus putting your work in the hands of millions of creative artists and designers. Our lab encourages publication of research ideas and supports collaborative research efforts with academic institutions. Our internship program provides an influx of new ideas, making our lab an exciting place for technical growth.

What you will do

• Pursue research in world models, including:

• controllable, interactive video and 3D generation

• long-term temporal modeling and visual memory

• spatially grounded scene representations

• Invent and prototype state-of-the-art algorithms in collaboration with Adobe researchers

• Publish in premier AI/ML, vision, and graphics venues and file patents

• Build functional prototypes, including large-scale training, evaluation, and deployment

• Work with product teams to integrate models into Adobe’s creative ecosystem

What you will need to succeed

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field, with a focus on AI/ML or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of four years of proven experience doing state-of-the-art research and translating that research into product impact
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: world models, video generation, 3D generation
• A strong personal research track record including peer-reviewed publications in top-tier AI/ML, vision and graphics and/or contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with large-scale generative/transformer models (data processing, distributed training, post-training and distillation, optimized inference, analysis and evaluation)
• Exceptional Python and deep learning development skills and experience with one or more training or deployment environments (Py Torch, Tensorflow)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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 Gen Studio 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.

Let’s Adobe together:

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Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.

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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 $120,700 -- $238,600 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 California, the pay range for this position is $164,800 - $238,600

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:

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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.

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