Principal AI Technologist

Adobe is passionate about supporting creativity. Our mission is to provide the tools and support for the creative community to empower and enable anyone with a story to tell or vision to share. 

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. 

In this position, you will: 

• 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 

What we’re looking for: 

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. 

To excel in this position, you should: 

• 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.

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.

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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 $145,400 -- $261,150 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 $180,300 - $261,150
In New York, the pay range for this position is $180,300 - $261,150
In Washington, the pay range for this position is $165,600 - $239,725


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.