SAMI Intern

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!

Overview of Adobe’s Student Athlete Micro-Internship

Adobe's Student-Athlete Micro Internship Program is focused on giving athletes a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills and work on real-world projects. As an Adobe intern, you’ll put your smarts and creativity to work on business-critical projects, you’ll be mentored by the top talents in your field, and you’ll get all the credit when you dream up our next big thing. Our SAMI Internship Program is 8 weeks long (May 26th, 2026 - July 27th, 2026) and part-time (25 hours per week).

The Opportunity

Join Adobe Community product team and help build how millions of creators connect, learn, and collaborate! This internship offers a unique chance to explore how online communities are built and scaled—from forums and galleries to personalized feeds. You’ll work on initiatives that make Adobe Community more engaging, personalized, and fun. If you’re curious about product strategy, user engagement, and the future of creative ecosystems, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Research & Insights - Analyze community engagement patterns and find opportunities for personalization and retention.
• Feature Exploration - Assist in designing and validating new community features.
• Study leading community platforms to summarize guidelines for creator engagement.
• Metrics & Reporting: Monitor benchmarks such as participation volume, repeat usage, and engagement depth; build dashboards for leadership.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with product managers, designers, and community ops to bring ideas to life.

What You Need to Succeed

• Must be a student-athlete currently enrolled in a school-sanctioned sport and pursuing a U.S.-based accredited college or university with a target graduation date between December 2026 – August 2027
• Ability to participate in a part time internship between end of May and July 2026 in San Jose.
• Strong interest in product management, digital communities, and user engagement.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with online platforms, social media, or community ecosystems is a plus.
• Bonus: Experience with basic UX research and data visualization tools.
• Please visit Adobe's Student Athlete Program page on our website to find out more information about this program.

Our 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 position is $38.00 -- $51.00 hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

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Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

Colorado:

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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:

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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.

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