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Director of Solution Architecture
full-timeSan Jose$186k - $358k

Summary

Location

San Jose

Salary

$186k - $358k

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

Use your leadership expertise in solutions architecture to lead our Adobe on AEP Customer Zero engagement. This Director position will lead a team of solution architects focused on implementing technology solutions that drive business and customer growth for Adobe. This role will use Adobe’s Digital Experience suite of products/services, including large-scale data infrastructure, machine learning models, and a powerful personalization platform that delivers new capabilities for Creative, Document and Experience cloud. As the leader of solutions architecture, you will have significant responsibility and influence the future of data platforms at Adobe. The ideal candidate will have the ability to partner with product and growth teams to design solutions that last the test of time.

What you will do

  • Deliver large-scale growth engineering projects many of which are implementations of Adobe Experience Cloud solutions
  • Create a strong solution engineering culture where team members learn and grow while delivering measurable contributions to the business
  • Lead deep discovery sessions with partner teams to understand their key business and technical needs
  • Prepare and deliver compelling and scalable technical solutions design, engagement approach, and timelines
  • Engage internal customers for feedback on platform capabilities that will inform the engineering roadmap
  • Share standard processes and reference implementations with product engineering teams

What you will need

  • 5+ years of experience as a technical people manager
  • 12+ years of experience in technical/ business consulting, with at least 3+ years of hands- on experience with Adobe Solutions like Real Time CDP, Adobe Journey Optimizer, Customer Journey Analytics, and AEM
  • Experience in leading workshops to define and prioritize client requirements and required Capabilities. Ability to drive clarity and alignment.
  • Proven track record to design, architect, and optimize business processes and to integrate business processes across disparate systems.
  • Ability to demonstrate concepts visually and in writing as the situation demands to guide partners in thinking through all aspects of the ask
  • Strong background in leading large web-based systems, or complete software product lifecycle exposure
  • Excellent communication/collaboration skills when it comes to leading and inspiring solutions engineers and partners
  • Experience with both B2C and B2B subscription business model is a plus
     
  • Certification (any type) in at least one of the following: Adobe Experience Platform or Adobe Journey Optimizer.

    Deep understanding of web technologies like tag management systems, tagging and implementation methods, data collection methods, visitor identification methods and data layer design. Hands-on experience in implementation of one or more of the above-mentioned solutions.

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 $186,500 -- $358,250 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 $247,400 - $358,250

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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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:

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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.

 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Solution Architecture,Leadership,Technical Consulting,Adobe Experience Cloud,Machine Learning,Data Infrastructure,Business Growth,Web Technologies,Communication Skills,Collaboration Skills,B2C Business Model,B2B Business Model,Technical Solutions Design,Client Requirements,Data Collection Methods,Visitor Identification Methods

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

  • Lead a team of solution architects to implement technology solutions that drive business and customer growth for Adobe. Deliver large-scale growth engineering projects and create a strong solution engineering culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adobe pay for a Director of Solution Architecture?

Adobe offers a competitive compensation package for the Director of Solution Architecture role. The salary range is USD 187k - 358k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Director of Solution Architecture do at Adobe?

As a Director of Solution Architecture at Adobe, you will: lead a team of solution architects to implement technology solutions that drive business and customer growth for Adobe. Deliver large-scale growth engineering projects and create a strong solution engineering culture..

Why join Adobe as a Director of Solution Architecture?

Adobe is a leading Software Development company. The Director of Solution Architecture role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Director of Solution Architecture position at Adobe remote?

The Director of Solution Architecture 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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