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Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, giving Canadian citizens a cap-free, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. Mexican nationals should confirm the annual TN allocation with their employer before filing. This senior-level role demands a degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field.
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INTRODUCTION
Adobe Firefly’s Generative AI Services team is seeking Senior Machine Learning Engineers for our GenAI Services area. In this high-impact role, you will work with a team of talented engineers in building scalable, high-performance generative AI systems—powering features across Adobe products like Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, Stock, and Premiere. You will design and develop efficient inference pipelines, optimize models for latency and throughput at inference, and build APIs and ecosystems that integrate both Adobe’s first-party and third-party generative models into Adobe suite of products that serve individual and enterprise customers. You will tackle Adobe’s most complex engineering challenges at the forefront of the industry, set technical direction, and mentor other ML engineers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design and development of core GenAI services and APIs that integrate a wide range of generative models into Adobe’s flagship products.
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Design and build ML workflows for enterprise-scale model customization, serving, and ecosystem integration.
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Collaborate with Adobe Research and other model developer teams with a focus on model inference strategies and productization of those models.
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Build and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for both (customized) model training and inference—prioritizing performance, scalability, and reliability.
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Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience.
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10+ years of experience in machine learning, including production-scale deployments.
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3+ years of experience leading large-scale, GPU-intensive GenAI systems (training, inference, and optimization).
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Experience with GenAI frameworks and tools such as PyTorch, CUDA, Triton, TensorRT, Nvidia Dynamo, and Python.
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Good understanding of generative model architectures, including diffusion models, transformers, and GANs.
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Good communication and leadership skills, with a track record of driving alignment in matrixed organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience with model serving, inference, orchestration, and GPU resource management in large-scale environments.
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Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and MLOps platforms.
ABOUT ADOBE
Adobe 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 together
At 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 accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
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 $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.
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $223,500 - $323,700.
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 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.

INTRODUCTION
Adobe Firefly’s Generative AI Services team is seeking Senior Machine Learning Engineers for our GenAI Services area. In this high-impact role, you will work with a team of talented engineers in building scalable, high-performance generative AI systems—powering features across Adobe products like Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, Stock, and Premiere. You will design and develop efficient inference pipelines, optimize models for latency and throughput at inference, and build APIs and ecosystems that integrate both Adobe’s first-party and third-party generative models into Adobe suite of products that serve individual and enterprise customers. You will tackle Adobe’s most complex engineering challenges at the forefront of the industry, set technical direction, and mentor other ML engineers.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Design and development of core GenAI services and APIs that integrate a wide range of generative models into Adobe’s flagship products.
-
Design and build ML workflows for enterprise-scale model customization, serving, and ecosystem integration.
-
Collaborate with Adobe Research and other model developer teams with a focus on model inference strategies and productization of those models.
-
Build and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for both (customized) model training and inference—prioritizing performance, scalability, and reliability.
-
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience.
-
10+ years of experience in machine learning, including production-scale deployments.
-
3+ years of experience leading large-scale, GPU-intensive GenAI systems (training, inference, and optimization).
-
Experience with GenAI frameworks and tools such as PyTorch, CUDA, Triton, TensorRT, Nvidia Dynamo, and Python.
-
Good understanding of generative model architectures, including diffusion models, transformers, and GANs.
-
Good communication and leadership skills, with a track record of driving alignment in matrixed organizations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Experience with model serving, inference, orchestration, and GPU resource management in large-scale environments.
-
Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and MLOps platforms.
ABOUT ADOBE
Adobe 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 together
At 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 accommodations@adobe.com or call +1 408-536-3015.
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 $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.
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $223,500 - $323,700.
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 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Align your credentials to the right TN category
TN sponsorship for ML engineering flows through the Computer Systems Analyst classification. Your degree must be in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a directly related field. A management information systems degree requires extra documentation to close the gap.
Document your specialization in your offer letter
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the border based almost entirely on your job offer letter. Ask your employer to describe your ML engineering duties specifically, referencing model development, infrastructure, and system design rather than generic software development language.
Target employers experienced with work visa sponsorship
Focus your search on companies with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Large technology, fintech, and AI-native firms typically have in-house immigration counsel familiar with visa sponsorship processes, which reduces delays and documentation gaps when presenting your case at the U.S. port of entry or consulate.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring Sr Staff ML Engineers with TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces verified sponsoring companies so you spend time on roles with a real path forward, not listings that stall at the offer stage.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny at the Canadian border
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a port of entry, skipping consular processing. Bring your degree transcripts, the certified job offer letter, and a brief one-page summary of your ML systems role. Officers unfamiliar with senior IC titles will rely on these documents.
Confirm Mexican TN allocation before accepting an offer
Mexico's annual TN allocation is capped, unlike Canada's. Before signing an offer, verify with your employer that the cap has not been reached for the fiscal year. USCIS processes Mexican TN petitions via Form I-129, so build in processing time before your start date.
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Does a Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, provided the role is classified under the Computer Systems Analyst TN category and your degree is in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field. The job offer letter must describe duties tied to ML system design and implementation. Generic software titles without that specificity can be challenged at the port of entry.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no I-129 petition wait for Canadians entering at a port of entry. H-1B requires surviving a randomized lottery before your employer can even file. For Sr Staff ML Engineers who qualify by nationality and degree, TN offers a faster, more predictable path to starting work in the U.S.
Where can I find employers offering TN visa sponsorship for ML engineering roles?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer roles at employers with recent visa filings, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not be experienced with visa sponsorship. General job boards don't surface sponsorship details reliably enough for TN-specific searches.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Sr Staff ML Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Canadians entering at the border will need a new job offer letter and must go through CBP again when changing employers. Mexican nationals require a new I-129 filing through USCIS. Your TN status doesn't automatically transfer, so coordinate your start date carefully to avoid gaps.
What happens if CBP denies my TN application at the border?
CBP can deny a TN application if the officer determines the role doesn't fit an approved USMCA category or your credentials don't clearly support the classification. You can reapply at the same or a different port of entry once you've corrected the documentation. Consult an immigration attorney to strengthen your offer letter and credential package before your next attempt.
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