Job Title: ER: 2026 Intern – Research Scientist / Engineer
Company: Adobe (Global Digital Experiences Leader)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka OR Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (Hybrid)
Duration: Summer 2026 Internship (Full-time)
Eligibility: Current PhD Students (Class of 2026+)
Stipend: Up to ₹7 LPA (2026 Package)
Last Date: Apply ASAP – Rolling Hiring!
Adobe Research Intern Drive 2026
My insight: Adobe ($19B+ Revenue, NASDAQ-100) powers creativity for 30M+ users worldwide with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Firefly AI. Research labs publish at CVPR, NeurIPS, SIGGRAPH, and integrate into products. My 2025 PhD intern friend developed a Document Intelligence model for Acrobat, co-authored a SIGGRAPH paper, converted to full-time at 25 LPA + US onsite 2027!
Elite PhD internship paying up to 7LPA. Pursue real research problems in AI/ML, Computer Vision, Graphics, and NLP with publication potential. Perfect for PhD students passionate about creative tech.
Research Areas
- Content Intelligence
- AI & Machine Learning
- Computer Graphics (2D&3D)
- Data Intelligence
- Computer Vision, Imaging & Video
- Audio
- Systems and Languages
- Natural Language Processing
- Human Computer Interaction
- AR, VR & 360 Photography
- Document Intelligence
- Intelligent Agents & Assistants
Intern Roles and Responsibilities
- Pursue a research problem applicable to Adobe products with academic publication potential
- Develop new algorithms, run experiments produce demonstration prototypes
- Document and present work verbally and in writing
- Collaborate with Adobe researchers, product, and design teams
- Work on state-of-the-art technologies across research domains
- Foster ongoing collaborations beyond the internship for the PhD thesis
Required Skills for Adobe Research Intern 2026
Technical Skills:
- Sufficient research skills and background in the chosen subject area
- Strong knowledge of Machine Learning algorithms, web-scale data
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and relevant domain tools
- Experience with experiments, prototypes, and publications
Professional Skills:
- Strong communication skills and teamwork experience
- Passion for solving real-world problems with innovative ML
Adobe Research Intern Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Education: Current PhD student in Computer Science or related field
- Batch: Class of 2026 or later
- Experience: Research background (publications/projects preferred)
- Location: Bangalore or Noida (Hybrid, co-located with mentors)
Adobe Research Internship Stipend 2026
Estimated stipend:
- Monthly: Up to ₹58K (₹7 LPA equivalent)
- Duration: Summer 2026 (3-6 months)
- Free mentorship + conference travel support
- High conversion to full-time (80%+ rate)
- Publication opportunities + Adobe stock grants
Best-in-class PhD research internship stipend in India!
Adobe Selection Process 2026
3-4 structured rounds:
- Round 1: Application Screening + Research Proposal
- Round 2: Technical Interview 1 (Domain Knowledge + ML Algorithms)
- Round 3: Technical Interview 2 (Research Problem Solving + Prototype)
- Round 4: Mentor Fit + HR Discussion
Timeline: 15-30 days
How to Apply for Adobe Research Intern 2026
Direct company link:
Apply Here: Adobe Careers Portal
Steps: 1. Click the link 2. Job Id: R162130 3. Submit Resume + Research Statement + Transcripts 4. Apply
Documents: Resume, PhD transcripts, Publications/Projects, Research Proposal
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FAQs Adobe Research Intern 2026
Q: Stipend?
A: Up to ₹7 LPA (best in industry for PhD interns)
Q: Eligibility?
A: Current PhD students in CS/related fields
Q: Duration?
A: Summer 2026 (3-6 months hybrid)
Q: Publication?
A: High potential for CVPR/NeurIPS papers
About Adobe: Global leader in digital creativity ($19B+ revenue) empowering artists and brands. Research labs drive innovation in AI, Graphics, Vision with inclusive culture and equal opportunity.
— Written by Rohan Sharma, ex-intern at Deloitte & KPMG, helping 12K+ pros land MNC roles since 2023.