Adobe
Senior Engineering Manager, AEM Co-Innovation Engineering
Adobe, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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About Adobe
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 new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization and we know the next big idea could be yours. If you wish to make a difference and lead from your seat, we would love to hear from you. The Opportunity
Join our Customer Innovation revolution as we partner with global brands in building software that generates true value, guided by customer usage and author‑centric simplicity. As an Engineering Manager in the AEM Co‑Innovation Engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in evolving Experience Manager product development to be truly customer‑centric and driven by collaborative AI‑first innovation. This is not a traditional engineering management role; it’s an opportunity to redefine how enterprise software is built, together with our customers, in an AI‑powered world. What You’ll Do
Inspire & Accelerate Innovation
– Lead a team of exceptional AEM engineers to develop innovative product features that solve real business needs and demonstrate measured value. Champion an AI‑first mentality and modern development practices, ensuring the team is continually experimenting and rapidly iterating to optimize solutions. Lead with Customer Obsession
– Build trusted relationships with Adobe’s most strategic customers, while developing a deep understanding of their unique business needs. Represent Adobe as their engineering leadership sponsor, owning outcomes to ensure they realize measurable value with AEM. Cultivate a Growth Culture
– Mentor engineers to think boldly, deliver with quality, fail fast, and continually expand their skills. Champion inclusivity, curiosity, and accountability to maintain a thriving, high‑impact team environment. Connect Vision to Execution
– Bridge the gap between customer innovation and Adobe’s product organization. Partner closely with Product and Go‑to‑Market leaders to align customer needs with product vision. Track and communicate innovation impact using clear, outcome‑based metrics. Recruit and Develop Top Talent
– Attract and build an exceptional Forward Deployed Engineering team who blend deep technical skills with an AI‑first mentality, customer empathy, and an entrepreneurial spirit. What You Bring
Proven Engineering Leadership: 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years leading high‑performing teams that deliver enterprise‑scale solutions. AEM Mastery: Deep expertise in Adobe Experience Manager and Experience Cloud implementations, including AEM as a Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services. AI‑Driven Curiosity: Hands‑on engagement with modern AI tools, models, and architectures, with a drive to apply them creatively in enterprise contexts while continually learning. Customer Centricity: A passion for solving real business challenges with simplicity and measurable value. Entrepreneurial Drive: A record of building, experimenting, and iterating at speed, with the humility to fail fast when things don’t go as planned. Innovative Approach: Ability to spot patterns across industries, synthesize ideas, and translate emerging tech into practical innovation. Executive Presence: Strong storytelling and collaboration skills that inspire confidence from customers, peers, and executives alike. Product Partnership: Experience shaping product direction through customer empathy and strategic insight. At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized worldwide on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check‑In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $147,900 – $293,250 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State‑Specific Notices
California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Colorado: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Advertising Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development Location: San Jose, CA
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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 new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization and we know the next big idea could be yours. If you wish to make a difference and lead from your seat, we would love to hear from you. The Opportunity
Join our Customer Innovation revolution as we partner with global brands in building software that generates true value, guided by customer usage and author‑centric simplicity. As an Engineering Manager in the AEM Co‑Innovation Engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in evolving Experience Manager product development to be truly customer‑centric and driven by collaborative AI‑first innovation. This is not a traditional engineering management role; it’s an opportunity to redefine how enterprise software is built, together with our customers, in an AI‑powered world. What You’ll Do
Inspire & Accelerate Innovation
– Lead a team of exceptional AEM engineers to develop innovative product features that solve real business needs and demonstrate measured value. Champion an AI‑first mentality and modern development practices, ensuring the team is continually experimenting and rapidly iterating to optimize solutions. Lead with Customer Obsession
– Build trusted relationships with Adobe’s most strategic customers, while developing a deep understanding of their unique business needs. Represent Adobe as their engineering leadership sponsor, owning outcomes to ensure they realize measurable value with AEM. Cultivate a Growth Culture
– Mentor engineers to think boldly, deliver with quality, fail fast, and continually expand their skills. Champion inclusivity, curiosity, and accountability to maintain a thriving, high‑impact team environment. Connect Vision to Execution
– Bridge the gap between customer innovation and Adobe’s product organization. Partner closely with Product and Go‑to‑Market leaders to align customer needs with product vision. Track and communicate innovation impact using clear, outcome‑based metrics. Recruit and Develop Top Talent
– Attract and build an exceptional Forward Deployed Engineering team who blend deep technical skills with an AI‑first mentality, customer empathy, and an entrepreneurial spirit. What You Bring
Proven Engineering Leadership: 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years leading high‑performing teams that deliver enterprise‑scale solutions. AEM Mastery: Deep expertise in Adobe Experience Manager and Experience Cloud implementations, including AEM as a Cloud Service and Edge Delivery Services. AI‑Driven Curiosity: Hands‑on engagement with modern AI tools, models, and architectures, with a drive to apply them creatively in enterprise contexts while continually learning. Customer Centricity: A passion for solving real business challenges with simplicity and measurable value. Entrepreneurial Drive: A record of building, experimenting, and iterating at speed, with the humility to fail fast when things don’t go as planned. Innovative Approach: Ability to spot patterns across industries, synthesize ideas, and translate emerging tech into practical innovation. Executive Presence: Strong storytelling and collaboration skills that inspire confidence from customers, peers, and executives alike. Product Partnership: Experience shaping product direction through customer empathy and strategic insight. At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized worldwide on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check‑In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. Adobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $147,900 – $293,250 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long‑term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State‑Specific Notices
California: Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Colorado: If this role is open to hiring in Colorado, the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Advertising Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development Location: San Jose, CA
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