Machine Learning Engineer

The Opportunity This is a position where you will build and launch a new product within Adobe working in an exciting org that is incubating next-generation ideas. This role is an outstanding opportunity to operate as a startup founding engineer while having the resources of an innovative, large technology company. Build the next generation agentic AI platform working with other engineers and designers to bring the new Adobe product to life. The Challenge We are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer with 10+ years of experience in enterprise software development using Machine Learning and Agentic AI systems to help design and scale the infrastructure behind intelligent, autonomous applications. You’ll work at the intersection of backend engineering, applied ML, and AI agent orchestration. Your role includes building APIs, data pipelines, and runtime frameworks for intelligent workflows. If you enjoy solving complex distributed systems challenges, experimenting with innovative ML/LLM techniques, and pushing the boundaries of how AI agents interact with humans and software, this role is for you. Responsibilities Architect, implement, and scale backend services that support AI applications powered by machine learning and autonomous agents. Design APIs and microservices that integrate LLMs, vector databases, and knowledge retrieval systems. Build infrastructure for AI agents (task planning, tool use, orchestration, state management). Ensure backend systems are reliable, performant, and secure at scale. Develop monitoring, logging, and observability for agent behaviors and ML pipelines. Work closely with product and design teams to translate requirements into scalable backend solutions. Stay ahead of with emerging research in LLMs, multi-agent systems, and autonomous AI. What is needed to SucceedBA/BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Strong backend engineering skills with Python Proficiency in Agentic AI development Proficiency in building APIs, distributed systems, and data pipelines. Hands-on experience with LLMs, vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, Milvus), and ML deployment frameworks. Understanding of agentic AI concepts (tool calling, memory, planning, reasoning). Familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, LlamaIndex. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and event-driven architectures. Nice to Have Familiarity with LangGraph, AutoGen, or other agentic frameworks. Contributions to open-source ML or AI infrastructure projects. Exposure to MLOps tooling (MLflow, Weights & Biases, Ray, Prefect, Airflow). Background in security for AI systems (guardrails, prompt injection defense, data privacy). Experience with reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, or fine-tuning LLMs. About AdobeAdobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. 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If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email View email address on click.appcast.io Use Guidelines for Interviews:Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, your application may not move forward in the process.At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.Expected Pay Range: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 $190,200 -- $345,650 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 $238,700 - $345,650 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 OrdinancesAdobe 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 NoticeIf 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 NoticeIt 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.SummaryLocation: San Jose; San FranciscoType: Full time