Job Requisition ID #

25WD94222

Position Overview
Autodesk is leading the transformation of the AEC industry, integrating AI technology into our products. We’re enhancing our applications with cloud-native capabilities, including data at scale, edge computing, AI-based solutions, and advanced 3D modeling and graphics. This innovation is happening across our flagship products—AutoCAD, Revit, and Construction Cloud—and Forma, our new Industry Cloud.

As a Senior Research Engineer, on the AEC Solutions team, you will join a team of technologists to help build foundation models and generative AI tools for the AEC industry. You will work collaboratively to create and interpret design data that can enhance design and engineering workflows, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members. Report: You will report to the Machine Learning Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Solutions Team.

Location: We support hybrid work, and you work in US or Canada.

Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate with other engineers to develop scalable data pipelines for diverse AEC data sources

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex data engineering challenges

Work with large-scale, multi-modal datasets including text and geometric data, to support preprocessing, augmentation, analysis and content understanding

Transform unstructured AEC data into representations suitable for machine learning

Lead cross-functional collaboration with ML Research Scientists and Engineers to align data formats with downstream training and fine-tuning of LLMs

Apply deduplication, normalization, and validation techniques to ensure high-quality data at scale

Architect and optimize pipelines for scalability, reproducibility, and cloud deployment

Drive technical decision-making and influence engineering best practices across the team

Perform requirements analysis, working with team members of different levels and documenting solutions clearly

Lead initiatives to communicate findings through quantitative analysis, visuals, and clear insights

Contribute to agile workflows, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project needs

Participate in technical planning and roadmap development

Minimum Qualifications

MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

7-10+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Engineering, or related fields

2+ years of experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers

Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in cross-functional environments

Hands-on experience in data modeling, architecture, and processing across multiple representations, including 2D/3D geometry

Experience with computational geometry and geometric data methods

Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks and how data is represented for training

Proficiency in Python and strong software engineering practices

Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical solutions and prototypes

Strong documentation skills for code, architectures, and experiments

Background in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC)

Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and guide technical decisions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AEC data formats (e.g., BIM models, IFC files, CAD files, Drawing Sets)Knowledge of the AEC industry and its specific data processing challenges

Understanding of deep learning architectures (CNNs, Transformers) and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch or Lightning

Solid understanding of core computer science algorithms and scalability considerations

Experience with AWS cloud services and SageMaker Studio for scalable data processing

Experience managing or leading small technical teams

Track record of driving technical innovation and best practices

The Ideal Candidate

You are passionate about solving problems for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) customers by applying machine learning techniques

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $106,500 and $156,200. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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