Principal Research Engineer: Infrastructure & AEC Data - Generative AI

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 1 mois

Job Requisition ID #26WD94877Position OverviewAutodesk 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 Principal 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.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 near our Boston, Massachusetts or Toronto, Canada offices.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with other engineers to develop scalable data pipelines for diverse AEC and infrastructure data sources used in production ML systems, including BIM models, CAD drawings, infrastructure and transportation design dataWork with large-scale infrastructure datasets—such as transportation networks, terrain models, and reality capture data—to enable machine learning workflows for infrastructure planning and engineeringWork with large-scale, multi-modal datasets including text and geometric data, to design novel preprocessing, augmentation, analysis and content understandingTransform unstructured AEC and infrastructure data into representations suitable for machine learningLead cross-functional collaboration with ML Research Scientists and Engineers to align data formats with downstream training and fine-tuning of LLMsApply deduplication, normalization, and validation techniques to ensure high-quality data in production environmentsArchitect and optimize pipelines for scalability, reproducibility, and cloud deploymentMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex data engineering challengesDrive technical decision-making and influence engineering best practices across the teamPerform requirements analysis with senior stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions meet both immediate project goals and long-term research objectivesCommunicate findings and technical insights through quantitative analysis, visualizations, and clear documentationContribute to agile workflows, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project needsParticipate in technical planning and roadmap developmentMinimum QualificationsMSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field7+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Engineering, or related fieldsProven technical leadership, including leading complex projects and influencing technical direction in cross-functional teamsStrong experience in geometric data modeling and processing, including complex 2D/3D representations, computational geometry, and data architecturesFamiliarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks and how data is represented for trainingProficiency in Python and strong software engineering practicesAbility to translate research ideas into production-grade systemsExcellent communication skills with ability to influence and guide technical decisionsBackground in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC)Preferred QualificationsExperience with AEC data formats and workflows (e.g., BIM, IFC, CAD, and infrastructure or transportation design models)Experience working with infrastructure or transportation design tools such as Autodesk Civil 3D, InfraWorks, or similar systemsExperience working with reality capture data, including point clouds or LiDAR datasets (e.g., Autodesk ReCap)Experience delivering production ML or data systemsStrong foundations in core computer science (algorithms, systems, scalability)Understanding of deep learning architectures (CNNs, Transformers) and familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorchExperience building scalable data or ML pipelines in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, SageMaker)Experience mentoring senior engineers or leading small technical teamsTrack record of driving technical innovation and best practicesThe Ideal CandidateIs passionate about solving problems for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) and infrastructure customers by applying machine learning techniquesIs comfortable working in newly forming ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skillsCan easily collaborate with others and are comfortable with minimal directionIs constantly striving to learn new technologies and methodologiesSeeks new ways to solve hard problemsIs unafraid to put their ideas out there and fail fastLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! 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