Principal Scientist, Architect

The Opportunity The Digital Video & Audio (DVA) team in Adobe develops industry-leading software products including Premiere and After Effects. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the development of our next-generation video processing pipeline that will form the backbone of current and future products. What you’ll do Work on the architecture and development of next-generation video processing engine for DVA products Work on architecting, coding and productizing components, features and user experiences Lead projects from scoping requirements to launch, ensuring ongoing support Conduct architecture reviews and empower teams to develop high code quality and adhere to best practices Collaborate with a global organization of developers, product managers and designers on a regular basis Stay updated on the latest industry developments, and actively share knowledge with the team What you need to succeed Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent 15 years’ experience in Software Engineering with 5 years as Lead Engineer / Architect Strong proficiency in C, working in large and complex codebase on Mac or Windows Experience in developing high-performance Video Processing in Non Linear Editing (NLE) software Working knowledge of high performance computing and modern GPU processing paradigms Strong inclination towards developing high-quality and data-driven systems Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working in a global environment Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems 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. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodationsadobe.com or call 1 408-536-3015. 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 wh ... (truncated, view full listing at source)