Director of Solution Architecture

Adobe Inc.
United States, California, San Jose
345 Park Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 10, 2026
The Opportunity Use your leadership expertise in solutions architecture to lead our Adobe on AEP Customer Zero engagement. This Director position will lead a team of solution architects focused on implementing technology solutions that drive business and customer growth for Adobe. This role will use Adobe's Customer Experience Orchestration suite of products/services, including large-scale data infrastructure, machine learning models, and a powerful personalization platform that delivers new capabilities for Creative, Document and Experience cloud. As the leader of solutions architecture, you will have significant responsibility and influence the future of data platforms at Adobe. The ideal candidate will have the ability to partner with product and growth teams to design solutions that last the test of time. What you will do Deliver large-scale growth engineering projects many of which are implementations of Adobe Experience Cloud solutions Create a strong solution engineering culture where team members learn and grow while delivering measurable contributions to the business Lead deep discovery sessions with partner teams to understand their key business and technical needs Prepare and deliver compelling and scalable technical solutions design, engagement approach, and timelines Engage internal customers for feedback on platform capabilities that will inform the engineering roadmap Share standard processes and reference implementations with product engineering teams What you will need 5+ years of experience as a technical people manager 12+ years of experience in technical/ business consulting, with at least 3+ years of hands- on experience with Adobe Solutions like Real Time CDP, Adobe Journey Optimizer, Customer Journey Analytics, and AEM Experience in leading workshops to define and prioritize client requirements and required Capabilities. Ability to drive clarity and alignment. Proven track record to design, architect, and optimize business processes and to integrate business processes across disparate systems. Ability to demonstrate concepts visually and in writing as the situation demands to guide partners in thinking through all aspects of the ask Strong background in leading large web-based systems, or complete software product lifecycle exposure Excellent communication/collaboration skills when it comes to leading and inspiring solutions engineers and partners Experience with both B2C and B2B subscription business model is a plus Certification (any type) in at least one of the following: Adobe Experience Platform or Adobe Journey Optimizer. Deep understanding of web technologies like tag management systems, tagging and implementation methods, data collection methods, visitor identification methods and data layer design. Hands-on experience in implementation of one or more of the above-mentioned solutions. 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 accommodations@adobe.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 where it's restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience. Expected Pay Range: 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 positionis $186,500 -- $358,250 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand 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 California, the pay range for this position is $247,400 - $358,250 At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. 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