Principal AI Technologist

Role Description

We need a dynamic leader knowledgeable about AI's global impact. The Principal AI Technologist will engage in AI discussions, educating and learning from industry experts.

• Actively engage in and lead online conversations about AI
• Develop and foster relationships with other leaders from various backgrounds, labs, startups, OSS communities, creators, tech media, and investor audiences
• Develop high-signal content centered around AI workflows for software development, frontier models, multimodal systems, agents, patterns, and protocols (MCP, A2A, etc), evaluation methods, capabilities and limits, real-world use cases, and industry trends
• Consistently share content on different platforms, like long-form articles, newsletters, video essays, podcasts, etc., as required by the role
• Host and appear in interviews, panels, and conference stages; secure speaking opportunities and drive strong audience feedback scores
• Conduct interviews with prominent researchers, founders, investors, and policy influencers, and synthesize their perspectives for the broader AI community
• Partner with Product, Research, Engineering, Marketing, PR, and Community to align narratives and surface opportunities
• Share insight and knowledge to Adobe leadership that informs strategy, product bets, and research priorities

Qualifications

• The perfect candidate possesses a solid mix of community credibility, technical expertise, and editorial discernment.
• You currently engage a significant, active following and have a reputation for distinguishing valuable information from mere buzz.
• You have the ability to analyze studies, conduct or assess practical investigations, and articulate key points for both professionals and senior management.
• You are at ease discussing non-Adobe technologies while upholding Adobe's image responsibly and enhancing our position within the wider AI community.

Requirements

• Be a well-known figure in the AI community with a dedicated and active following on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X or Threads, LinkedIn, newsletters, or podcasts
• Demonstrate proficiency in AI through research, engineering, data science, product, or strategy, with expertise in LLMs, multimodal systems, Agentic systems, MCP, A2A, retrieval and tools, evaluation composition, and generative AI
• Have outstanding communication skills in writing, on camera, and on stage for large in-person audiences
• Have a track record of interviewing subject-matter leaders and moderating panels that surface actionable insight
• Connect with innovation hubs, emerging companies, open-source software communities, content creators, reporters, and financiers, showcasing a dedication to encouraging partnerships
• Demonstrate professional maturity around disclosure and spokesperson responsibilities, working closely with Communications and PR
• Have editorial and production chops, including scripting, outlining, and managing a consistent publishing cadence
• BA/BS degree preferred OR 10+ years of experience OR equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs