About the role#
Adobe researchers and applied scientists build advanced technologies and user experiences. Our teams publish in journals and conferences, partner with product teams to ship features, and explore new opportunities across domains like computer vision, natural language processing, and intelligent agents. As an intern, you will work under the direction of a mentor to pursue research problems that may lead to academic publications or direct product integration.
What you'll do#
- Pursue research problems to apply to Adobe products.
- Develop new algorithms and run experiments.
- Produce demonstration prototypes.
- Contribute to translating research into working models, pipelines, or product-facing features.
- Document and present your work through verbal and written communication.
What you'll need#
- Current PhD or master's student in computer science or a related field (exceptional undergraduates will also be considered).
- Ability to scope or formulate research questions and design appropriate baselines and evaluation methodologies.
- Reasoning skills regarding ML and statistical fundamentals.
- Strong communication skills and teamwork experience.
- Comfort working across the spectrum from open-ended research to applied development.
- Ability to balance exploratory thinking with delivering clear, practical results.
- Relevant publications or contributions at venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, or ACL.
- Demonstrated ownership and adaptability.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (based in the office where your manager is located).
- Locations: San Jose, CA; San Francisco, CA; College Park, MD; Seattle, WA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Adobe
Adobe develops software for creative, marketing, and document management. The company serves a range of users from individual artists to large global brands. It operates in the software development industry and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. Founded in 1982, the firm currently employs more than 10,000 people.
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