Forward Deployed Engineer compensation at Adobe, from disclosed postings and cited public data.
Forward Deployed Engineers at Adobe earn a median base near $230K, based on 5 disclosed Adobe FDE postings tracked on FDE Pulse. Figures below are base salary only and carry their source and date; equity and bonus, common at AI labs and startups, push total compensation higher.
Adobe FDE Salary (Disclosed Postings)
Base-salary medians from 5 of 5 Adobe Forward Deployed Engineer postings tracked on FDE Pulse that disclosed pay. Base only; excludes equity and bonus.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median base | $230K |
| Disclosed range | $126K – $360K |
| Postings with pay | 5 of 5 |
| Level | Postings | Median Base |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | 2 | $205K |
| Senior+ | 1 | $275K |
| Manager / Lead | 2 | $238K |
Open Adobe FDE Roles
- Forward Deployed AI Engineer — Lifecycle Marketing San Jose, CA, US · $126K–$234K
- Forward Deployed Creative Technologist, Video New York, NY, US · $159K–$302K
- Principal Forward Deployed Creative Technologist San Jose, CA, US · $190K–$360K
- Lead Forward Deployed Creative Technologist San Jose, CA, US · $208K–$302K
- Manager, Forward Deployed Creative Technologist San Jose, CA, US · $148K–$293K
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Forward Deployed Engineer at Adobe earn?
Across 5 Adobe FDE postings on FDE Pulse that disclosed pay, the median base salary is $230K. Base salary only; total compensation including equity and bonus is typically higher.
Is Adobe hiring Forward Deployed Engineers?
FDE Pulse currently tracks 5 Adobe Forward Deployed Engineer postings. The open-roles section above links to live listings.
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