PhD Intern, AI Research - Datasets & Benchmarks

Autodesk

The Role

Overview

PhD intern developing AI datasets, benchmarks, and human experiments for Autodesk.

Key Responsibilities

  • research papers
  • data pipelines
  • code development
  • experiment analysis
  • data curation
  • human experiments

Tasks

-Co-write original research papers. -Develop and deploy scalable data collection techniques and pipelines for machine learning. -Write robust, testable code that is well-documented and easy to understand. -Conduct and analyze experiments on data to provide insights to other researchers and leadership. -Organize and curate large, unstructured, disparate multi-modal (text, images, 3D models, code snippets, metadata) data sources into a unified format suitable for machine learning. -Design and run human experiments related to AI tool use for design.

Requirements

  • machine learning
  • phd
  • cad
  • 3d geometry
  • publications
  • communication

What You Bring

-Excellent software engineering skills, including Machine Learning. -Experience with collecting human data for training and evaluating ML models. -Excellent communication skills to document code, produce visualizations, and present findings from experiments. -Demonstrates curiosity, creativity, and self-motivation, with a collaborative mindset and the flexibility to adapt to new challenges and evolving research directions. -Strong publication record related to HCI, AI datasets and benchmarks, or ML. -Strong data modeling, architecture, and processing skills with varied data representations including 2D and 3D geometry. -Current PhD Student in HCI, Cognitive Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related discipline. -Own research projects at the intersection of AI dataset curation, ML benchmarking, and HCI. -Familiarity with the latest developments in ML models, datasets, training pipelines, and benchmarks, and the ability to translate new research into practical tools and workflows. -Experience with computational geometry, CAD data, and 3D formats such as meshes, boundary representations (BReps), or implicit representations.

Benefits

-$118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students) -$47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students) -$72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)

The Company

About Autodesk

-Pioneered software for 2D and 3D design, revolutionizing industries. -Known for products like AutoCAD, it reshaped architecture, engineering, and manufacturing workflows. -Empowering creators in fields from construction to digital media, enabling more innovative designs. -Develops tools used in iconic projects, from skyscrapers to blockbuster movies. -Pushes the boundaries of design technology, leading the way in artificial intelligence and automation. -Software is a cornerstone in diverse sectors, from industrial to infrastructure, energy, and entertainment. -Cloud-based solutions streamline design processes and foster real-time collaboration across industries. -A leader in 3D design software, with solutions powering projects in every corner of the globe. -Committed to shaping the future of digital design, bringing complex visions to life.

Sector Specialisms

Building Design

Construction

Automotive

Building Product Manufacturing

3D Animation

Architecture

Engineering

Construction Professionals

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical CAD

Thermal Simulation

Electronic Design Automation

Print Circuit Board Design

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)

HVAC

Fabrication

Estimation

Infrastructure

Civil Engineering

Genetic Engineering (Life Sciences)