Autodesk is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer 3D to join our AI Lab and advance generative AI capabilities across Autodesk products. As a Machine Learning Research Engineer 3D, you will collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers to create, organize, and analyze complex datasets that power AI-driven features. This role blends research, engineering, and product development, offering a unique opportunity to impact industries like design, construction, manufacturing, and media. If you are passionate about 3D data, AI, and innovation, this role allows you to apply machine learning to real-world problems while growing your expertise in a collaborative, global environment.
Key Responsibilities – Machine Learning Research Engineer 3D
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Lead engineering projects in data acquisition, ingestion, curation, and benchmarking for AI models.
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Organize and curate large, unstructured, multimodal datasets including text, images, 3D models, and metadata.
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Develop and deploy scalable data pipelines for machine learning applications.
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Conduct experiments, analyze data, and provide actionable insights to researchers and leadership.
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Ensure ethical and compliant data usage by collaborating with legal and trust teams.
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Write robust, testable, and well-documented code to support ML workflows.
Qualifications – Machine Learning Research Engineer 3D
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MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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Strong software engineering skills, including ML implementation and distributed frameworks (Multiprocessing, Ray, Spark).
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Experience handling large multimodal machine learning datasets.
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Expertise in data modeling, architecture, and processing, with knowledge of 2D and 3D geometry.
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Excellent communication skills for code documentation, data visualization, and experiment reporting.
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Proficiency with Linux, cloud computing, version control, and deployment pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications
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Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and ability to adapt to evolving research directions.
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Experience collecting human data for ML model training and evaluation.
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Strong publication record in ML, datasets, or benchmarks.
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Knowledge of computational geometry, CAD data, and 3D formats such as meshes, BReps, or implicit representations.
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Familiarity with the latest ML models, datasets, and training pipelines, with the ability to implement research into practical workflows.
Why Join Autodesk
Autodesk empowers innovators to create buildings, machines, factories, and films that transform the world. We cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation, where your work as a Machine Learning Research Engineer 3D will contribute to building a better, more creative world.
Compensation & Benefits
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U.S. base salary range: $119,800 – $206,690 (depending on experience and location).
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Additional compensation: annual bonuses, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits.
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Health, financial, wellness, and time-off programs to support your best work.
Diversity & Inclusion
Autodesk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.