2026 Intern - HR Technology Innovation Research

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

Adobe's HR Technology team is looking for a curious, tech-savvy intern to explore how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can transform the employee experience! This internship is ideal for someone passionate about research, user-centered design, and the future of work-especially how intelligent platforms can enhance engagement, personalization, and productivity across the employee lifecycle.

All Adobe interns will be 'co-located hybrid. This means that interns will be assigned to an Adobe office location, but in-office schedules will be flexible and determined by your team. All interns must live in the same state, country, and within commuting distance of their assigned Adobe office so they can be on-site as needed.

What You'll Do

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand the needs, difficulties, and behaviors of new managers.
• Analyze feedback and usage data to identify opportunities for improving manager onboarding and enablement experiences.
• Design and prototype personalized manager journeys using Workday Journeys.
• Partner with Workday configuration teams to implement and test new experiences.
• Explore AI tools and platforms to enhance HR experiences (e.g., generative AI, NLP, predictive analytics).
• Conduct research on how AI and GenAI can improve employee experience, from onboarding to career development.
• Evaluate HR technology platforms and digital tools that use AI to personalize workflows, automate decision-making, and enhance user interaction.
• Design and run small-scale experiments to test AI applications in real-world HR scenarios.
• Present findings and recommendations to HR Technology leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

What You Need to Succeed

• Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Business Technology, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in AI/GenAI applications in enterprise environments, especially within HR and employee experience platforms.
• Ability to conduct independent research, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with data analysis, UX principles, and emerging HR tech tools.
• Coursework or hands-on experience with AI tools, machine learning, or natural language processing preferred.
• Clear and confident communication skills-able to present complex ideas in a compelling and accessible way.

State-Specific Notices:

California:

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Colorado:

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Massachusetts:

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