principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Mar 31, 2026
$148,900 – $271,500
USD per year

About this role

Adobe is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with Express, Performance Optimization. Compensation is listed at $148,900–$271,500 per year.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Francisco, CA
Department
Marketing and Strategy
Posted
Mar 31, 2026

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Job description

from Adobe careers

The Opportunity

Adobe is seeking a Global Industry Strategy Principal for Consumer Goods to help define and scale Adobe’s global industry strategy across one of its strategic verticals.

This role operates at the intersection of thought leadership, go-to-market strategy, and executive engagement, helping position Adobe as a strategic partner to leading Consumer Goods organizations navigating digital transformation, experience-led growth, and AI-driven innovation. As the Industry Strategy Principal, you will develop compelling and prescriptive thought leadership and present it to prospects and customers at industry & Adobe events and 1:1 meetings with decision makers and c-suite.  You will partner with a diverse ecosystem of sales, product management, and solution consulting to bolster our industry value proposition, drive a coordinated go-to-market strategy and produce internal enablement materials and programs.  As an ambassador for Adobe in the Consumer Goods industry, you will also partner with Adobe marketing to drive awareness of Adobe’s capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities

Industry Strategy & Planning

  • Co-develop and operationalize Adobe’s Consumer Goods industry vision and positioning at the global level, partnering with the regions for local nuances and execution.
  • Translate market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights into actionable strategic priorities and GTM plays.
  • Identify and prioritize industry use cases and solution-specific opportunities.
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on Adobe careers →
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