2026 Intern - Research Scientist/Engineer

Adobe Researchers are developing the next generation of advanced technologies and user experiences, inventing a future where Adobe enables new forms of creativity, frees people from routine tasks, and allows enterprises to understand and act quickly on customer and business insights. Our research labs are actively published in leading journals and conferences, work with product teams on high profile features, and explore new product opportunities across various domains. We are especially interested in fostering ongoing collaborations that last beyond the internship and become part of your PhD thesis.

• Content Intelligence
• AI & Machine Learning
• Computer Graphics (2D&3D)
• Data Intelligence
• Computer Vision, Imaging & Video
• Audio
• Systems and Languages
• Natural Language Processing
• Human Computer Interaction
• AR, VR & 360 Photography
• Document Intelligence
• Intelligent Agents & Assistants

Under the direction of an Adobe Research mentor, you will:

• Pursue a research problem to apply to Adobe's products and with the possibility of academic publication
• Develop new algorithms, run experiments, and produce demonstration prototypes
• Document and present your work, both verbally and in writing

• Current PhD or master's student in computer science, or related field (exceptional undergraduates will also be considered)
• Sufficient research skills and background in your chosen subject area
• Strong communication skills and teamwork experience
• Passion for solving real-world problems with web-scale data using and inventing innovative Machine Learning algorithms.

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.

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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 where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience.

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