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Senior/Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Generative AI
Autodesk
Design and make software for architecture, engineering, construction, and entertainment industries.
Development and strategic planning for generative AI capabilities in the AEC industry
21d ago
$161,300 - $269,500
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Boston, MA
Hybrid
Company Size
11,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Design
Engineering
Construction
Architecture
Consulting
Product Development
Technology Solutions
Software Development
Sector Specialisms
Building Design
Construction
Automotive
Building Product Manufacturing
3D Animation
Architecture
Engineering
Construction Professionals
Role
What you would be doing
ml optimization
generative ai
technical planning
data systems
pipeline architecture
technical vision
Perform hands-on development of data preprocessing, feature extraction, and transformation modules optimized for downstream ML model performance
Investigate and apply advanced techniques including self-supervised learning, active learning, and weak supervision to maximize the value of unlabeled data
Drive strategic technical planning across the team—identifying bottlenecks, proposing long-term architectural improvements, and aligning data/ML infrastructure with product goals
Lead the design and development of intelligent data processing and characterization systems that transform unstructured inputs (e.g., text, images, geometry) into structured, ML-ready formats
Stay current with advances in generative AI, foundation models, and data-centric AI—translating research into practical, scalable solutions
Mentor and support a team of ML engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, curiosity, and technical ownership
Define and establish best practices for model experimentation, evaluation, and deployment in high-throughput environments
Set the strategic technical vision for Autodesk’s generative AI capabilities in the AEC domain, influencing both short-term priorities and long-term investments
Architect and implement scalable, production-grade data and ML pipelines that support training and fine-tuning of models
Collaborate closely with data engineers, applied scientists, and product teams to integrate large-scale data and related attributes into model development workflows
Own and evolve the model/data feedback loop by monitoring model quality, diagnosing failure modes, and guiding iterative improvements
What you bring
machine learning
deep learning
system design
aws
llms
master's
Is comfortable working in newly forming ambiguous areas where learning, experimentation and adaptability are key skills
Is passionate about solving problems for AEC customers (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) by applying machine learning techniques
Extensive experience in system design for data preparation, hyperparameter selection, acceleration techniques, and optimization methods
Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical solutions and prototype implementations
A Master's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field
Familiarity with responsible AI principles, including bias mitigation, explainability, and ethical AI practices
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, distributed computing, and algorithmic efficiency
Is a strategic thinker, capable of shaping and executing long-term data-driven initiatives that align with business objectives
Experience with Large Models (LLMs and/or VLMs) and related technologies, including frameworks, embedding models, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, in production settings
Background in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction
Proficiency in parallel and distributed computing techniques, with hands-on experience using platforms like Spark, Ray, or similar distributed systems for large-scale data processing and model training
Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating across teams, bridging the gap between research and practical implementation
Deep understanding of data modelling, system architectures, and processing techniques, including 2D/3D geometric data representations
Expertise in deep learning architectures (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, GANs) and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Lightning, Ray)
10+ years of work experience in machine learning, data science, AI, or a related field with a proven track record of technical leadership and hands-on implementation
Is bold and iterative, unafraid to share ideas, experiment, and fail fast
Experience with AWS cloud services and SageMaker Studio for scalable data processing and model development
Excellent technical writing and communication skills for documentation, presentations, and influencing cross-functional teams
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autodesk supports hybrid or remote work in canada or the united states, with a preference for the east coast (us)
Security clearance
offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed the provided salary range based on various factors including performance, competencies, and business needs.
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