Join Autodesk as a Principal AI Research Scientist

At Autodesk, our software impacts almost every individual globally by enabling innovation in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment sectors. We are currently looking for a passionate Principal AI Research Scientist to join our dynamic team at the Autodesk Research AI Lab.

Position Overview

As a member of the AI Lab, you will conduct both fundamental and applied research to inspire and enable our customers to envision, design, and create a better world. Collaborating closely with renowned researchers and engineers, your efforts in developing ML-powered product features will directly enhance Autodesk’s innovative product line.

Our AI Lab is prominent in the academic and professional community, routinely publishing at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, NeurIPS, and SIGGRAPH. Learn more about our impactful research .

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the scaling and development of machine learning models that bridge research and product applications.
• Utilize distributed deep learning algorithms and frameworks, like DeepSpeed and FSDP, to conduct advanced scaling experiments.
• Optimize data flows and architecture, and leverage frameworks such as ONNX and TensorRT for high-performance model endpoints.
• Work closely with engineering teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks in distributed deep learning training
• Write well-documented and robust code to support research and product development.
• Analyze technical errors and devise solutions to enhance model performance.
• Present research findings and solutions to peers and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or relevant field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience with large-scale distributed ML model training.
• Proficiency in 3D Parallelism, including Tensor, Sequence, and Pipeline Parallelism.
• Experience with model sharding frameworks like DeepSpeed and FairScale.
• Background in distributed data processing and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure).
• Strong skills in version control, unit tests, and deployment pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will also have experience with design, manufacturing, AEC, or media & entertainment industries, familiarity with Autodesk products (CAD, CAE, CAM), and proficiency in C++/CUDA.

Location & Flexibility

Autodesk is a global company, supporting workplace flexibility. This position can be performed in London, San Francisco, Toronto, or remotely.

Autodesk's Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and have been recognized for our efforts in promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Learn more about our culture and initiatives at: .

Compensation & Benefits

The starting base salary for this role ranges from $146,900 to $237,600, varying based on experience and location. Learn about our comprehensive benefits package at

Ready to help shape the future of how the world is designed and made? Apply to become a Principal AI Research Scientist at Autodesk and be part of a team making a real-world impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Join Autodesk and thrive in a culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and technological innovation.