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Adobe INC

Senior Applied Researcher

San Jose Posted 11 days ago

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Machine learningLLMsLeadershipStatisticsPythonScalaJavaSQLAzureAWSDeep learningTensorFlow

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,036 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Adobe INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles18 certified filings for “Applied Scientist” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $174k–$215k, median $212k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 1,036 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Adobe INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
18 certified filings for “Applied Scientist” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $174k–$215k, median $212k. Most were filed at wage level III (46%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

The Opportunity   Adobe is looking for a Senior Applied Researcher to use Generative AI and Machine Learning techniques to help Adobe better understand, lead, and optimize the experience of Adobe ’s Digital Experience customers.  Partnering with Adobe Research and other business units, the candidate will be building products that transform the way companies approach audience creation , journey optimization , and personalization at scale. You will join a diverse, lively group of engineers and scientists long established in the ML space. The work is dynamic, fast-paced, creative, collaborative and data-driven.   NOTE THIS ROLE IS IN THE SAN JOSE OFFICE YOU MUST BE IN SJ OR WILLING TO RELOCATE FOR THIS POSITION.   What you'll do   • Partner with Adobe R esearch to develop cutting edge models!   • Design and build applications powered by generative AI, including working on traditional engineering problems such as defining APIs, integrating with UI s , deploying Cloud services , CICD, etc. , as well as implementing ML- and LLM-Ops best practices.    • Engage in the product lifecycle, design, deployment, and production operations.   • Provide technical leadership in everything from architectural design and technolog y choices to holistic evaluation of ML models.      What you need to succeed   The ideal candidate will have the following background:   • PhD or MS degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field required.    • 10 + years of applied research experience in software industry /academic research with 5+ years of shown experience developing, evaluating ML models, and deploying models into production.   • Deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, or analytics concepts, and a track record of solving problems with these methods ; ability to quickly learn new skills and work in a fast-pace d team.   • Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, SQL . Familiarity with c loud development on Azure/AWS.   • Fluent in at least one deep learning framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch .   • Experience with LLM s and emerging area of prompt-engineering.   • Recognized as a technical leader in related domain.    • Experience working with both research and product teams.    • Excellent problem-solving and analytic skills   • Excellent communication and relationship building skills.     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

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