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2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research
full-timeSan Jose$0k - $0k

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Location

San Jose

Salary

$0k - $0k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. 

We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!


 

The Opportunity

Adobe Express empowers users to seamlessly construct striking designs, whether they are novices or experienced engineers, on a user-friendly platform improved by groundbreaking AI capabilities. The AI Foundations team sits at the core of this vision, driving innovation to make Adobe Express smarter, faster, and more adaptive! By developing modular, reusable AI systems and crafting a robust Horizon AI Stack, this team will play a pivotal role in transforming creative workflows. Joining this team means crafting the future of creativity, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering scalable AI solutions that redefine what is possible in design!

What You'll Do

  • Build innovative machine learning models that drive Agentic and other Generative AI scenarios for Adobe Express.

  • Develop and deploy advanced ML models in areas such as computer vision, NLP, and multimodal learning.

  • Contribute to foundational AI systems for intelligent assistance, layout automation, image generation, and motion storytelling.

  • Design and build modular ML components that integrate into Adobe’s Horizon AI Stack and serve multiple creative workflows.

  • Drive the end-to-end ML lifecycle—from experimentation to evaluation, optimization, and production deployment.

  • Collaborate closely with Adobe Research, engineering, and product teams to bring AI-powered features to life.

  • Design evaluation strategies using a combination of automated metrics, LLM based judges, and user feedback.

What You Need to Succeed

  • Currently enrolled full time and pursuing a Bachelors, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering; or equivalent experience required with an expected graduation date of December 2026 – June 2027

  • Good understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, or data analytics concepts.

  • Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java and C

  • Familiar with one or more machine learning or statistical modeling tools such as R, Matlab and scikit learn

  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving ability.

  • Excellent communication, relationship skills and a team player

  • Ability to participate in a full-time internship between May-September

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 $45.00 -- $61.00 hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

Fair Chance Ordinances

Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

Application Window Notice

Jan 28 2026 12:00 AM

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.

Massachusetts:

Massachusetts Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.

 

Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015.

Other facts

Tech stack
Machine Learning,Computer Vision,NLP,Multimodal Learning,Statistical Modeling,Deep Learning,Data Analytics,Python,Java,C,R,Matlab,Scikit Learn,Analytical Skills,Problem Solving,Communication,Teamwork

About Adobe

Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Software Development
Founding Year: 1982

What you'll do

  • Build innovative machine learning models and contribute to foundational AI systems for Adobe Express. Collaborate with various teams to bring AI-powered features to life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adobe pay for a 2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research?

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What does a 2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research do at Adobe?

As a 2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research at Adobe, you will: build innovative machine learning models and contribute to foundational AI systems for Adobe Express. Collaborate with various teams to bring AI-powered features to life..

Why join Adobe as a 2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research?

Adobe is a leading Software Development company. The 2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research role offers competitive compensation.

Is the 2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research position at Adobe remote?

The 2026 AI/ML Intern - Applied Research position at Adobe is based in San Jose, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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