Adobe · 3 hours ago
Sr. Director, AI Assistant & UX Engineering
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$209K/yr - $429K/yr
15+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences. They are seeking an exceptional Senior Director of AI Assistant and UX Engineering to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of cutting-edge Generative AI experiences across the Adobe Experience Platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Benefits
Short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
Long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
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1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
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