Sr. Manager, People Data Science
Adobe · San Jose, CA · Engineering and Product
senior
software engineering
Technical Lead
management
· Posted May 18, 2026
$161,700 – $303,300
USD per year
About this role
Adobe is hiring a senior-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, R, SQL, Express. Compensation is listed at $161,700–$303,300 per year.
- Role
- Technical Lead
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Management
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Department
- Engineering and Product
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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Job description
from Adobe careersThe Opportunity
The Sr. Manager of People Data Science will lead and develop the data science function within the Employee Experience team. This role will report to the Head of People Analytics and will lead a team of data scientists to derive insights and recommendations that inform strategic people-related decisions.
What you'll Do
Technical & Strategic Leadership
- Set the technical vision and quality bar for advanced analytics and AI across People Analytics
- Guide the team's methodological standards for data analysis, AI usage, and predictive modeling
- Scale insights through automation, tooling, and reusable frameworks
Advanced Analytics / Data Science
- Build predictive models to forecast workforce outcomes and inform people decisions
- Lead complex analytical deep dives that inform talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness decisions
- Automate insight extraction and recurring analyses (e.g., via Python or R)
Influence & Communication
- Partner with HR and business leaders to connect insights to goals and strategies
- Communicate recommendations to executives in ways that drive action
- Translate complexity into clarity for non-analytical partners
People Leadership & Capability Building
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of data scientists, building capability in statistical methods and partner influence
- Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and practical impact
What You Need to Succeed
- 8+ years in applied data science (ideally People Analytics), with 3-5+ years in a leadership role
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