Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Firefly
Adobe Software
JOB LEVEL
M60/P60EMPLOYEE ROLE
Individual Contributor- Lead the development of core GenAI services and APIs that integrate a wide range of generative models into Adobe’s flagship products.
- Design and architect ML workflows for enterprise-scale model customization, serving, and ecosystem integration.
- Build and optimize GPU-accelerated pipelines for both (customized) model training and inference—prioritizing performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding engineers through architecture, design, implementation, and best practices.
- Research and evaluate emerging ML and MLOps technologies to enhance engineering velocity and system performance.
- Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering with Product Managers, TPMs, and other engineering leaders to define and deliver on the roadmap.
- Lead design reviews and set technical standards, ensuring high reliability and maintainability across systems.
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience.
- 8+ 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).
- Deep experience with GenAI frameworks and tools such as PyTorch, CUDA, Triton, TensorRT, Nvidia Dynamo, and Python.
- Strong understanding of generative model architectures, including diffusion models, transformers, and GANs.
- Proven success in leading cross-functional teams through complex, high-stakes initiatives.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of driving alignment in matrixed organizations.
- Experience with model serving, orchestration, and GPU resource management in large-scale environments.
- Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, distributed systems, and MLOps platforms.
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