Engineering Director, Firefly.Adobe.com

Our Company

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!

Dream it, type it, see it with Firefly…

The Opportunity

Join our team as a new Engineering Director and seize the extraordinary opportunity to embrace the world of generative AI with Firefly!

If you are a seasoned leader driven by the desire to democratize generative AI for all, then this role is tailor-made for you. Lead and empower a team of accomplished engineers who are dedicated to delivering awe-inspiring experiences. Together, you will implement tools to transform even the wildest dreams into stunning creations in a matter of seconds.

As an outstanding technology leader, your primary responsibility will be to plan and implement integrations with innovative generative AI features contributed by our product and applied research teams across Adobe. With your guidance, the Firefly web application will evolve into a rapid innovation platform that inspires and entertains users. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the leadership team to shape the future of Adobe and extend Adobe’s pioneering achievements in the creative applications of generative AI.

Your team will rely on your expertise to craft an expressive framework that enables rapid innovation, keeping pace with the ongoing generative AI revolution. By establishing this framework, you will empower your team to push the boundaries of what is possible, fueling their creativity and ingenuity. Together, you will pave the way for groundbreaking advancements and unlock the full potential of generative AI.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a profound impact within the industry, to lead a team of hard-working engineers, and to be at the forefront of the generative AI movement. Join us and embrace the challenge of shaping a future where creativity knows no bounds!

What you'll Do

As the new Engineering Director, you will have a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities to make a significant impact on the success of our team and the Firefly web application. Here's an overview of what you'll be doing:

Lead and develop the engineering team: You will guide and mentor a dedicated group of engineers throughout the entire development process, from research and technical design to security assessment, implementation, and delivery of features for the Firefly web application. Your leadership will inspire and empower the team to deliver high-quality work.

Collaborate with product management and clients: You will work closely with product management and clients to define and refine the product roadmap, user experience, priorities, and schedule. Your insights and input will help shape the direction of the Firefly application, ensuring it meets the needs and expectations of our users.

Lead the progress of the product: You will take ownership of the product's development life cycle, closely monitoring progress, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring access to senior leadership when needed. Your ability to navigate challenges and provide clear insight into the product's status will be crucial to its success.

Attract, hire, and retain top talent: Building a strong team is critical, and you will play a pivotal role in attracting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining exceptional engineers. Through mentorship, coaching and support, you will help the team grow both professionally and personally.

Make data-driven decisions: You will rely on a combination of data and your instincts to make informed decisions and drive the team's progress at a rapid pace. Your ability to balance speed and quality will be instrumental in achieving our goals.

Champion a culture of collaboration and shared accomplishments: By cultivating a collaborative and inclusive culture, you will encourage the team to work together, share knowledge, and celebrate achievements. Your leadership will contribute to a positive and productive work environment where everyone thrives.

Be a great leader and teammate: Collaboration is key to our success, and you will lead by example, fostering teamwork and supporting enterprise wide collaboration. By creat