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Project Engineer roles at Adobe sit at the intersection of technical execution and product delivery, typically requiring strong systems knowledge and cross-functional collaboration. Adobe has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering functions, making it a realistic target for internationally qualified candidates across multiple visa categories.
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Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join our “DevOps for Content” revolution, where we partner with global brands and agencies to transform their end-to-end creative workflows—from ideation through activation—to unlock the GenAI-powered Content Supply Chain. As a Manager, Forward Deployed AI Engineering, you will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Forward Deployed AI Engineers (FDEs)—creative technologists who prototype, build, and launch GenAI-powered solutions and products directly with customers. Your mission is to cultivate top engineering talent, instill a culture of rapid innovation and delivery excellence, and ensure every engagement drives measurable business impact. This role requires strong, hands-on technical leadership, people mentorship, and the ability to scale GenAI adoption in enterprise environments. You’ll partner closely with the Director, Forward Deployed AI Engineering, to build a world-class product engineering org with customer-facing DNA. If you thrive on growing talent, scaling engineering excellence, and translating cutting-edge AI research into real-world solutions, this is your stage.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Team Leadership:
- Recruit, coach, and empower a high-performing team of Forward Deployed AI Engineers (and select Forward Deployed AI Architects).
- Act as both mentor and peer-level engineer—reviewing code, shaping architectures, and guiding engineers on technical depth, delivery velocity, and customer impact.
- Cultivate a culture of engineering excellence, experimentation, and AI tinkering, ensuring the team stays at the frontier of generative AI and enterprise delivery.
- Develop future leaders by strengthening technical judgment, customer-facing confidence, and cross-functional influence.
Customer Engagement & Technical Delivery:
- Sponsor and engage directly in strategic customer programs—rolling up your sleeves to design, prototype, and launch solutions and products alongside your engineers when escalations or critical milestones arise.
- Ensure your teams apply Forward Deployed Engineering principles: embedded collaboration, rapid prototyping, iterative feedback, and production-grade handoffs.
- Serve as the escalation point for technical and delivery challenges, balancing innovation with governance, reliability, and scale.
- Champion delivery excellence—every engagement must tie back to measurable value realization and customer adoption.
Technical Leadership & Standards:
- Define and enforce engineering standards across pods, including CI/CD pipelines, reusable frameworks, architecture playbooks, and model governance practices.
- Partner with Directors of Forward Deployed Engineering and Architecture to align technical approaches across the org and codify patterns into scalable, reusable assets.
- Funnel field-proven innovations and best practices into Adobe Firefly and GenStudio roadmaps—ensuring product strategy is shaped by customer reality.
Thought Leadership & Cross-Team Enablement:
- Stay at the forefront of generative AI, creative automation, and enterprise integration—keeping your teams current and inspired.
- Foster internal knowledge sharing—publishing playbooks, reusable modules, and lessons learned that accelerate the entire organization.
- Represent your team in customer workshops, internal reviews, and external forums, showcasing the engineering craft and thought leadership of the FDE org.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Technical Credibility – 5+ years of software engineering, AI/ML, or technical consulting experience, with recent hands-on development in full-stack, cloud, and GenAI applications. You can dive into code, architecture, or delivery sprints when needed.
- People Leadership – 3+ years in people management or technical team leadership, with a proven ability to mentor, coach, and grow engineers and architects into top-tier technical and customer-facing talent.
- GenAI Mastery – Direct experience with modern AI technologies, including LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta Llama, Mistral), diffusion models (Firefly, Stable Diffusion, DALL·E), RAG pipelines, vector databases, and agent frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen).
- Adobe Platform Fluency – Strong working knowledge of Adobe Firefly APIs, Creative Cloud SDKs, GenStudio for Performance Marketing, and enterprise integration patterns.
- DevOps & Delivery Excellence – Expertise in cloud deployments (AWS, Azure), CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and enterprise-grade delivery with governance, security, and monitoring.
- Customer-Facing Leadership – Track record of engaging directly with enterprise customers, simplifying technical complexity, and earning trust as both an engineer and a strategic partner.
- Culture Builder – Ability to cultivate a high-performance, customer-obsessed culture grounded in engineering excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
- Startup DNA – Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; relentless about finding faster, better, more innovative ways to deliver impact for customers and scale patterns across the org.
- Flexibility & Presence – Adaptable and energized by balancing hands-on engineering with people leadership. Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customers and teams in person.
COMPENSATION
- The U.S. pay range for this position is $160,200 - $320,000 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 $221,000 - $320,000
- In New York, the pay range for this position is $221,000 - $320,000
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 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 (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 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.
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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
INTRODUCTION
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join our “DevOps for Content” revolution, where we partner with global brands and agencies to transform their end-to-end creative workflows—from ideation through activation—to unlock the GenAI-powered Content Supply Chain. As a Manager, Forward Deployed AI Engineering, you will lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Forward Deployed AI Engineers (FDEs)—creative technologists who prototype, build, and launch GenAI-powered solutions and products directly with customers. Your mission is to cultivate top engineering talent, instill a culture of rapid innovation and delivery excellence, and ensure every engagement drives measurable business impact. This role requires strong, hands-on technical leadership, people mentorship, and the ability to scale GenAI adoption in enterprise environments. You’ll partner closely with the Director, Forward Deployed AI Engineering, to build a world-class product engineering org with customer-facing DNA. If you thrive on growing talent, scaling engineering excellence, and translating cutting-edge AI research into real-world solutions, this is your stage.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Team Leadership:
- Recruit, coach, and empower a high-performing team of Forward Deployed AI Engineers (and select Forward Deployed AI Architects).
- Act as both mentor and peer-level engineer—reviewing code, shaping architectures, and guiding engineers on technical depth, delivery velocity, and customer impact.
- Cultivate a culture of engineering excellence, experimentation, and AI tinkering, ensuring the team stays at the frontier of generative AI and enterprise delivery.
- Develop future leaders by strengthening technical judgment, customer-facing confidence, and cross-functional influence.
Customer Engagement & Technical Delivery:
- Sponsor and engage directly in strategic customer programs—rolling up your sleeves to design, prototype, and launch solutions and products alongside your engineers when escalations or critical milestones arise.
- Ensure your teams apply Forward Deployed Engineering principles: embedded collaboration, rapid prototyping, iterative feedback, and production-grade handoffs.
- Serve as the escalation point for technical and delivery challenges, balancing innovation with governance, reliability, and scale.
- Champion delivery excellence—every engagement must tie back to measurable value realization and customer adoption.
Technical Leadership & Standards:
- Define and enforce engineering standards across pods, including CI/CD pipelines, reusable frameworks, architecture playbooks, and model governance practices.
- Partner with Directors of Forward Deployed Engineering and Architecture to align technical approaches across the org and codify patterns into scalable, reusable assets.
- Funnel field-proven innovations and best practices into Adobe Firefly and GenStudio roadmaps—ensuring product strategy is shaped by customer reality.
Thought Leadership & Cross-Team Enablement:
- Stay at the forefront of generative AI, creative automation, and enterprise integration—keeping your teams current and inspired.
- Foster internal knowledge sharing—publishing playbooks, reusable modules, and lessons learned that accelerate the entire organization.
- Represent your team in customer workshops, internal reviews, and external forums, showcasing the engineering craft and thought leadership of the FDE org.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Technical Credibility – 5+ years of software engineering, AI/ML, or technical consulting experience, with recent hands-on development in full-stack, cloud, and GenAI applications. You can dive into code, architecture, or delivery sprints when needed.
- People Leadership – 3+ years in people management or technical team leadership, with a proven ability to mentor, coach, and grow engineers and architects into top-tier technical and customer-facing talent.
- GenAI Mastery – Direct experience with modern AI technologies, including LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta Llama, Mistral), diffusion models (Firefly, Stable Diffusion, DALL·E), RAG pipelines, vector databases, and agent frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen).
- Adobe Platform Fluency – Strong working knowledge of Adobe Firefly APIs, Creative Cloud SDKs, GenStudio for Performance Marketing, and enterprise integration patterns.
- DevOps & Delivery Excellence – Expertise in cloud deployments (AWS, Azure), CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and enterprise-grade delivery with governance, security, and monitoring.
- Customer-Facing Leadership – Track record of engaging directly with enterprise customers, simplifying technical complexity, and earning trust as both an engineer and a strategic partner.
- Culture Builder – Ability to cultivate a high-performance, customer-obsessed culture grounded in engineering excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
- Startup DNA – Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; relentless about finding faster, better, more innovative ways to deliver impact for customers and scale patterns across the org.
- Flexibility & Presence – Adaptable and energized by balancing hands-on engineering with people leadership. Willingness to travel up to 30% to support customers and teams in person.
COMPENSATION
- The U.S. pay range for this position is $160,200 - $320,000 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 $221,000 - $320,000
- In New York, the pay range for this position is $221,000 - $320,000
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 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 (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 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.
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 applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com 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 accommodations@adobe.com or call (408) 536-3015.
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Align your degree to Adobe's technical requirements
Project Engineer roles at Adobe typically require a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. If your degree title doesn't map directly, document coursework and specializations that demonstrate technical equivalency before submitting applications.
Target Adobe teams that file LCAs consistently
Adobe's engineering sponsorship is concentrated in product and platform teams. Search DOL LCA disclosure data by employer name and job title to identify which Adobe business units are actively filing for Project Engineer roles before you apply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Engineer openings
Not all Adobe job postings make sponsorship eligibility obvious. Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Engineer roles at Adobe by the visa types you hold or need, so you're only spending time on positions that match your immigration situation.
Confirm Adobe's I-129 filing approach before accepting an offer
Ask your recruiter whether Adobe files H-1B petitions under premium processing as standard practice. With USCIS standard processing taking several months, knowing Adobe's filing approach lets you plan around your current status expiration with no gaps.
Prepare for prevailing wage documentation requirements
Adobe must certify a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring an H-1B for any Project Engineer role. Understand the prevailing wage tier for your specific location and specialization so compensation expectations are set accurately before negotiations begin.
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Does Adobe sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
Yes, Adobe sponsors H-1B visas for Project Engineer roles. The process requires Adobe to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and submit an I-129 petition to USCIS on your behalf. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are subject to the annual lottery, timing your application cycle is critical, particularly if you're transitioning off F-1 OPT.
How do I apply for Project Engineer jobs at Adobe?
Applications go through Adobe's careers portal, where you can filter by job function and location. Before applying, confirm the posting includes visa sponsorship language or reach out to the recruiter directly. Migrate Mate aggregates Adobe's Project Engineer openings with sponsorship details filtered by visa category, which simplifies the search if you're targeting specific visa types.
Which visa types does Adobe commonly use for Project Engineer roles?
Adobe sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for engineering positions. The right visa depends on your nationality and credentials. Australian citizens are well positioned for the E-3, while Canadian and Mexican nationals often use TN for qualifying engineering roles.
What qualifications does Adobe expect for Project Engineer candidates?
Adobe's Project Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical discipline, along with demonstrated experience in software delivery, systems integration, or product operations. For H-1B eligibility, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning the degree requirement must be specific to the field, not a general preference.
How do I think about timing when pursuing Adobe sponsorship as a Project Engineer?
If you need an H-1B, factor in that USCIS opens cap-subject registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your expiration date allows enough runway to clear the lottery and USCIS processing. E-3 and TN holders have more flexibility since those visa categories aren't lottery-dependent and can be processed consularly or at the port of entry.
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