Manager, Firefly FDE
Core
Lead and mentor a team of Forward Deployed AI Engineers (FDEs) to prototype, build, and launch GenAI-powered solutions directly with enterprise customers.
Role type
Senior Manager, Forward Deployed AI Engineering
Builds
GenAI-powered creative workflows and products for global brands and agencies
Domain
Generative AI, Creative Technology, Enterprise Software
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Software engineering leadership, GenAI/LLM expertise, Adobe platform fluency, DevOps/Cloud deployment, Customer-facing technical delivery, Team mentorship
Preferred skills
Startup DNA, Rapid prototyping, Cross-functional influence
Technologies
LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta Llama, Mistral), Diffusion models (Firefly, Stable Diffusion), RAG, Vector databases, LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Recruit and coach high-performing FDE teams; Engage directly in strategic customer programs to prototype and launch solutions; Define and enforce engineering standards and CI/CD pipelines; Funnel field innovations into Adobe Firefly and GenStudio roadmaps; Represent the team in customer workshops and external forums.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
