Director, Marketing Engineering & Operations
Adobe
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About the Role
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours! The Opportunity: We're in search of an imaginative and hands-on leader to build the future of marketing technology and data at scale. As Director of Marketing Engineering & Operations, you'll lead all aspects of a high-impact team propelling innovation across data engineering, business intelligence, and AI/GenAI to enable world-class marketing insight datasets and tools across B2B and B2C segments. They will lead a team at the data, tech, marketing, and AI nexus, impacting customer experiences and driving business growth. This role is an opportunity to develop modern data infrastructure, deliver innovative AI-powered solutions, and boost marketing performance with strategic insight, smart automation, and scalable technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage engineering and BI teams to provide scalable data pipelines, audience segmentation, and advanced analytics.
- Architect and evolve a robust MarTech ecosystem that fuels full-funnel reporting and campaign optimization.
- Drive strategy and execution for AI/GenAI-powered tools—both customer-facing and internal.
- Guide the technical roadmap, from architecture to execution, ensuring performance, security, and innovation.
- Take charge of the marketing engineering and insights tools strategy for both B2B and B2C business units.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and data teams to establish common objectives and important metrics customized for each customer segment.
- Advocate for a culture that prioritizes data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
- Collaborate with product, data science, and business collaborators to align engineering roadmaps with organizational goals.
- Define and drive the technical vision and strategy for data, analytics, and AI/ML platforms.
- Encourage a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and high-impact delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years in software/data engineering with proven leadership of high-performing teams.
- Expertise in cloud-native architectures (Azure, Databricks, Spark, Synapse, Delta Lake).
- Proficiency in Python, Scala, PySpark, and modern web/backend frameworks (React, REST/gRPC).
- Deep understanding of AI/GenAI, including ML lifecycle, efficiency agents, and MLflow.
- Outstanding communicator who can bridge technical depth and business impact with ease.
- Demonstrated skill in developing, coaching, and retaining high-performing engineering and BI professionals.
Nice to Have
- Experience with MarTech systems, data visualization tools, and marketing performance insight solutions.
Qualifications
- Educational background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of experience in software/data engineering.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary range of $179,300 -- $354,600 annually, varies by location and experience.
- Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
- Additional details about compensation are discussed during the hiring process.
Working at Adobe
We are passionate about creating an inclusive and innovative environment where new ideas can come from anywhere. Adobe is committed to equal employment opportunity and accessibility, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and high-impact delivery.
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Website
adobe.com
Company Size
10000+ employees
Location
San Jose, CA
Industry
Software Publishers
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