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2026 University Graduate - Applied Scientist
full-timeSan Francisco, San Jose$120k - $228k

Summary

Location

San Francisco, San Jose

Salary

$120k - $228k

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 is looking for an Applied Scientist with experience in Generative AI, specifically, expertise in preparing data, training, fine-tuning and adapting large foundation models across all modalities: images, video, 3D, LLMs and cross-modal setups. We welcome outstanding candidates in all related technical fields, such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing. The related applications include image/video/3D generation, editing, and understanding, conditioned on controls stemming from large language models, or other innovative interactions tailored for creative workflows, and multimodal priors.

    What You’ll Do

  • Conduct pioneering research and development in Generative AI for visual (image/video/3D), audio, and multi-modal outputs.
  • Develop and deploy novel generative AI technologies to existing and new Adobe Products.
  • Research and develop novel large-scale foundation models with deep reasoning and world-building capabilities.
  • Collaborate with world-class researchers and ML engineers to bring research ideas to creative workflows used by millions.
  • Publish and present your work in world-class scientific venues in CV/AI/ML/CG fields
  • What You Need to Succeed

  • PhD or MS degree in CV/AI/ML/CG or related fields 0-2+ years of experience in specific skill/field(s),
  • Research or industry experience in training Generative AI models (pre-training and/or post-training) in at least one of the following modalities: image, video, 3D, or audio.
  • Expertise in large-scale model training and optimization, including data curation, distributed training, and memory-efficient techniques.
  • Experience with post-training techniques such as fine-tuning, alignment or distillation.
  • Proficiency with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and experience scaling models on GPU/TPU clusters.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong great teammate
  • If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe’s the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer.

    Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

    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 positionis $120,700 -- $228,600 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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.

    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:

    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

    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.

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 $125,600 -- $234,150 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 $161,700 - $234,150

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:

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

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
Generative AI,Machine Learning,Deep Learning,Computer Vision,Natural Language Processing,Data Curation,Model Training,Optimization,Fine-tuning,Alignment,Distillation,PyTorch,GPU Clusters,TPU Clusters,Collaboration,Communication

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

  • Conduct research and development in Generative AI for various modalities including visual and audio outputs. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate innovative ideas into Adobe products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adobe pay for a 2026 University Graduate - Applied Scientist?

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What does a 2026 University Graduate - Applied Scientist do at Adobe?

As a 2026 University Graduate - Applied Scientist at Adobe, you will: conduct research and development in Generative AI for various modalities including visual and audio outputs. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate innovative ideas into Adobe products..

Why join Adobe as a 2026 University Graduate - Applied Scientist?

Adobe is a leading Software Development company. The 2026 University Graduate - Applied Scientist role offers competitive compensation.

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The 2026 University Graduate - Applied Scientist position at Adobe is based in San Francisco, United States and San Jose, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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