Adobe · 16 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $313K/yr
3+ years expAdobe is a company focused on changing the world through digital experiences, empowering individuals and brands to create exceptional digital content. They are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead research in speech generative AI and audio modeling, working with a team to develop next-generation audio technologies and ensure their integration into real-world applications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGraphic DesignImage RecognitionPhoto EditingSaaSSoftwareUX DesignWeb Design
Responsibilities
Lead and execute independent research in speech generative AI, audio modeling, and multimodal learning (text and visuals), with a strong focus on modern large-scale model architectures
Design, analyze, and advance state-of-the-art AI models and training procedures, including foundation models, representation learning, and generative systems for speech and audio
Maintain strong technical currency with the latest developments in model architectures, optimization techniques, data scaling, and training strategies, and apply them creatively to audio and multimodal problems
Demonstrate deep understanding of both audio signal fundamentals and machine learning, enabling principled model design and insightful experimentation
Publish research at leading conferences and journals and pursue patent protection for impactful innovations
Build high-quality research prototypes that demonstrate technical rigor, scalability, and clear paths to product integration
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure research outcomes translate into robust, real-world impact
Provide technical mentorship and help set a high bar for research quality and engineering excellence
Qualification
Required
Ph.D (preferred) or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong research focus in audio, speech, and machine learning
3+ years of research experience in industry strongly preferred
Proven track record of independent research contributions, such as first-author publications or equivalent leadership in research projects
Deep expertise in audio and machine learning, including strong intuition for: Speech and audio generation, Audio representations and modeling, Training large-scale neural models
Hands-on experience with modern AI architectures and training pipelines, and a demonstrated ability to quickly adopt and extend new techniques
Strong Python and deep learning development skills, with attention to performance, reproducibility, and experimental rigor
Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex technical ideas
A clear appetite for real-world impact, coupled with a commitment to technical excellence and high research standards
Benefits
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
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$2.5MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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