Principal Scientist, Architect

Adobe•San Jose, CA

About The Position

The Digital Video & Audio (DVA) team in Adobe develops industry-leading software products including Premiere and After Effects. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the development of our next-generation video processing pipeline that will form the backbone of current and future products.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
15+ years’ experience in Software Engineering with 5+ years as Lead Engineer / Architect
Strong proficiency in C++, working in large and complex codebase on Mac or Windows
Experience in developing high-performance Video Processing in Non Linear Editing (NLE) software
Working knowledge of high performance computing and modern GPU processing paradigms
Strong inclination towards developing high-quality and data-driven systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working in a global environment
Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems

Responsibilities

Work on the architecture and development of next-generation video processing engine for DVA products
Work on architecting, coding and productizing components, features and user experiences
Lead projects from scoping requirements to launch, ensuring ongoing support
Conduct architecture reviews and empower teams to develop high code quality and adhere to best practices
Collaborate with a global organization of developers, product managers and designers on a regular basis
Stay updated on the latest industry developments, and actively share knowledge with the team