Principal Data Scientist, Adobe Stock

Our Company 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 are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join the Adobe Stock Analytics and Insights team! This will be a key hire for the Data Science CoE (Center of Excellence) for the Adobe Stock business unit. You will partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams to develop data science solutions that inform acquisition strategies, optimize retention, and forecast demand. Your work will directly influence Adobe Stock’s roadmap by uncovering growth levers and patterns in user behavior, acquisition channels, and user churn dynamics. What you'll Do

• Develop and refine customer segmentation models using unsupervised learning techniques to identify behavioral clusters and inform targeting strategies.
• Build and maintain forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, Prophet) to predict demand and user engagement trends.
• Define and exemplify the value of customers over time (LTV) and develop strategies to improve it in acquisition and retention processes.
• Lead churn modeling initiatives to proactively identify at-risk users and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Create reusable machine learning pipelines and data artifacts that scale across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design experiments and interpret results, including A/B testing and cohort analyses.
• Share complex modeling outcomes and insights with both technical and non-technical collaborators. What you need to succeed
• 8+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics, ideally within eCommerce or digital platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and analysis.
• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platforms.
• Deep understanding of time series forecasting, including ARIMA, Prophet, and other statistical models.
• Proven ability to build and deploy unsupervised learning models for customer segmentation.
• Expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau or equivalent.
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling, experimentation, and lifecycle analytics.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex projects from ideation to delivery. Our compensation reflects the arenaflex of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $148,800 -- $260,000 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total arenaflex compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award. State-Specific Notices: California: Fair Chance Ordinances Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Colorado: Application Window Notice If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts: Massachusetts Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [email protected] or call (408) 536-3015. Apply tot his job

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