
Lead Applied AI Engineer
Adobe
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $159,200 - $301,600 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Implement A2A integration patterns (APIs, webhooks, event streams, connectors)
- Create reusable SDKs, templates, and reference implementations for AI features
- Query logs and metrics to understand model performance in production
- Design and maintain evaluation pipelines for AI features
- Instrument AI features with observability and testing
- Design and implement AI-backed services and APIs in Python using PyTorch
- Collaborate with customer-facing teams to turn customer feedback into improvements
- Join customer calls and workshops to understand their systems and constraints
Requirements
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years working with ML/AI or LLM-based applications
- An inventive mind looking for the best solutions to interesting problems
- Strong sense of mentorship and team building
- Current understanding of the state of AI
- Expertise in Python, including hands-on work with PyTorch or similar frameworks
- Familiarity with A2A integration patterns: REST/gRPC APIs, webhooks, queues, or event-driven systems
- Comfortable with data-analyst-style work: Writing SQL and using analytics tools/notebooks
- Experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS / GCP / Azure)
- Exposure to LLM applications (RAG, agents, prompt pipelines)
- Experience with logging/observability stacks (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana, Datadog)
- Familiarity with MLOps/LLMOps concepts: evaluation harnesses, prompt/version management, feature flags, or canary rollouts
- Proficiency in Java/Scala, along with associated frameworks
- Proven track record of shipping production features and iterating based on feedback
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical details and data insights
Benefits
- This role is eligible for bonus and equity
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
PythonPyTorchSQLJavaScalaMLOpsLLMOpsA2A integration patternsevent-driven systemslogging/observability
Soft skills
mentorshipteam buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration