Principal Product Manager, Research and AI (San Jose)

The Research and AI team builds generative AI models and applications for Adobe products, enabling customers to ideate, build, and scale content in new ways. We are looking for a Principal Product Manager to lead Enterprise-focused generative AI across imaging, video, and audio! This role is responsible for setting the strategy, planning implementation, and coordinating the ongoing delivery of multimodal model capabilities that enable on-brand content production at scale. Working alongside world-class researchers dedicated to advancing the field, you will convert modern multimodal research into practical, high-quality solutions. This includes customization strategies such as brand adaptation and fine-tuning approaches. You will ensure model capabilities match customer workflow needs, quality standards, governance requirements, and business goals. The ideal candidate focuses intently on customers, confidently engaging personally with Enterprise clients, and adeptly integrate information from research, engineering, market conditions, and customer feedback into practical priorities. They work well amid uncertainty, act swiftly, and uphold a high standard for creative quality across various modalities. What you'll do: Collaborate with Enterprise teams and leadership to establish a vision while guiding roadmap creation and prioritization Set strategy, plan implementation, and coordinate day-to-day execution of multimodal generative model capabilities Interact directly with Enterprise customers to grasp workflows, governance constraints, and quality standards Collaborate closely with research and engineering to convert innovation into production-ready Enterprise solutions Provide a sharp quality eye in day-to-day model feedback while building scalable evaluation frameworks for performance and brand consistency Establish a clear approach for first-party development versus third-party integrations based on the market landscape Translate complex technical capabilities into clear product requirements, evaluation criteria, and measurable success metrics What you'll need to succeed: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience 7+ years of product management experience High standards for generative quality, with excellent discernment on the details that determine whether outputs meet Enterprise production standards Experience building or scaling AI or ML-powered products in Enterprise or creative production contexts Experience owning fine-tuning and model adaptation strategies end-to-end, from data sourcing through performance evaluation Deep user orientation with demonstrated experience synthesizing direct customer input into product direction Solid understanding of the generative AI market landscape and competitive dynamics Strong ability to work collaboratively across research, engineering, and Enterprise partners Bonus Qualifications: Experience with generative AI Experience building tools for creatives and designers 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. Let’s Adobe togetherAt Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.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.Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. 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 apply.placed-app.com or call View phone number on apply.placed-app.com. AI 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 $148,100 -- $282,100 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 $194,800 - $282,100
In New York, the pay range for this position is $194,800 - $282,100
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $178,600 - $258,700
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; Seattle; New YorkType: Full time