Data Scientist I

About This Role

Adobe is hiring a Data Scientist I to join teams working on Creative Cloud, Experience Cloud, or Adobe Sensei AI. You will apply ML and analytics to creative tools used by millions of designers, marketers, and developers — helping personalize experiences, optimize platform performance, and surface intelligent features.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Data Scientist I
• Company: Adobe
• Location: San Jose, CA / San Francisco, CA / Seattle, WA / New York, NY / Austin, TX
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level (0–2 years)
• Salary Range: $36–$52/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-04
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-04

Role Context

Adobe data scientists work across product teams on tasks ranging from subscription churn modeling to generative AI evaluation pipelines. The Adobe Sensei team applies deep learning to creative content — from automated background removal to generative fill. DS-I scientists join either product analytics or applied AI tracks depending on their background.

Key Responsibilities

• Build models for customer lifecycle analytics, engagement scoring, or content recommendation
• Write Python and SQL pipelines to process Creative Cloud and Experience Cloud telemetry
• Design experiments to measure the impact of product and AI feature releases
• Evaluate generative AI output quality using quantitative metrics and human feedback datasets
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers on data-driven feature decisions
• Create dashboards in Tableau or internal BI tools for business team consumption

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python — pandas, scikit-learn, and data visualization
• Strong SQL for querying behavioral and product usage data
• Understanding of classification, regression, and clustering fundamentals
• Familiarity with generative AI or large language models is a strong plus
• Passion for creative technology and design tools is a meaningful differentiator

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $36–$52/hr with Adobe stock and annual performance bonus
• Hybrid work schedule — flexible and team-dependent
• Free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for all employees
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid leave and 401(k) with company match

Who Should Apply

Graduates who are analytical, curious about creative technology, and excited to work on products used by design professionals. This role is a strong fit if you want to apply data science to both traditional SaaS metrics and cutting-edge generative AI evaluation problems.

About the Company

Adobe is a global software company known for Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Acrobat, and its Experience Cloud digital marketing suite. Its AI research arm, Adobe Research, drives breakthroughs in creative AI, and its Sensei platform embeds intelligence across all Adobe products.

How to Apply

Apply through Adobe Careers. Search for data science entry-level roles. The process includes a coding screen, a SQL and statistics exercise, and a final panel covering technical depth and product interest.