Principal Scientist, Architect - Video Rendering

The Opportunity

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Need To Succeed

• 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

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 -- $360,500 annually. In California the pay range for this position is $248,900 - $360,500. In New York the pay range for this position is $248,900 - $360,500. In Washington the pay range for this position is $246,400 - $356,800.

Legal 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, 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 protected characteristic. Learn more.