Principal Scientist, Architect

Adobe • San Jose, CA

7h

About The Position

The Digital Video & Audio (DVA) team at Adobe is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the architecture and development of their next-generation video processing pipeline, which will serve as the foundation for current and future products like Premiere Pro and After Effects. Adobe empowers individuals and businesses to create through innovative platforms and tools, including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio, all powered by AI and human ingenuity. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Adobe is committed to fostering a culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact and contribute great ideas. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, dedicated to accessibility in its recruiting process, and provides guidelines for AI use during interviews.

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

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)
• new hire equity award
• comprehensive benefits programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees