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2026 Intern People Researcher at Adobe

Adobe San Jose, CA

Job Description

Our CompanyChanging the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! Were passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images videos and apps and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.Were 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 OpportunityThe People Research Intern position offers an opportunity to collaborate with the Research team in People Analytics! This intern will partner with analytics business partners data scientists and HRBPs across the Employee Experience organization. This internship is your chance to lead impactful projects at the intersection of AI and people strategy. The intern will help us understand how Adobe employees adopt new AI tools and providing insights about AI Talent that will inform workforce planning. If youre eager to apply your research skills to real-world challenges and help shape the future of AI at Adobe wed love to hear from you!All 2026 Adobe interns will be co-located hybrid. This means that interns will work between their assigned office and home. Interns will be based in the office where their manager and/or team are located where they will get the most support to ensure collaboration and the best employee experience. Managers and their organization will determine the frequency they need to go into the office to meet priorities.What Youll DoAs a People Research Intern youll contribute to projects supporting AI research and improving organizational well-being. Project may include:Lead research initiatives using quantitative and/or qualitative methods that will influence Adobes AI employee adoption strategies exploring how our workforce engages in new technology and identifying ways to accelerate meaningful adoption.Dive into external market research on AI talent within Engineering leveraging benchmark data and internal insights to help Adobe attract and develop top AI talent.Present actionable insights to stakeholders making a real impact on our people programs and future direction.What You Need to SucceedCurrently enrolled full time and pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology Organizational Behavior Behavioral Economics Social Psychology or related field; or equivalent degree required with an expected graduation date of December 2026 June 2027Ability to participate in a full-time internship between May-SeptemberExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate research insights into key take-aways and recommendations to team members and stakeholders across HR.Experience in research methods and study design (e.g. experimentation survey design etc.)Knowledge of technological adoption in the workplace or human-computer interactions is a plusbut not required.Analytical thinking and understanding of data and statistical methodsA proficiency in Python or R and SQL is strongly preferredOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $30.00 -- $36.00 hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.State-Specific Notices:California:Fair Chance OrdinancesAdobe 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 NoticeIf 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 NoticeIt 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 anEqual Employment Opportunityemployer. 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 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 emailor call .Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Intelligence Community Experience,Python,Spss,Microsoft Word,R,Regression Analysis,Windows,Stata,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Data Modeling,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 30 - 36

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