AI Research Scientist Multimodal

Autodesk; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an AI Research Scientist/Engineer to conduct groundbreaking research in AI and ML techniques. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or PhD and possess strong skills in Deep Learning and Python coding. This role involves developing new ML models, leading global research projects, and reviewing emerging AI methods. Join us to help build a better world with innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Deep Learning techniques.
• Familiarity with statistical methods for Machine Learning.
• Publication track record in machine learning conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop new ML models and AI techniques.
• Lead on research projects within a global team.
• Review relevant AI/ML literature to identify emerging methods.

Skills

Deep Learning techniques

Python coding ability

Statistical methods for Machine Learning

Familiarity with PyTorch

Software development skills

Transformers and NLP

Education

Master's or PhD in related fields

Tools

PyTorch Lightning

MLOps

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition ID #25WD91974

AI Research Scientist/Engineer (Multimodal)

Position Overview

As an AI Research Scientist at Autodesk Research, you will be doing fundamental and applied research that will help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world.

We are a team of scientists, researchers, engineers, and designers working together on projects that range from learning-based design systems, computer vision, graphics, robotics, human-computer interaction, sustainability, simulation, manufacturing, architectural design and construction.

This role will report to a Research Manager in the AI Lab.

Responsibilities

• Develop new ML models and AI techniques
• Lead on research projects within a global team
• Review relevant AI/ML literature to identify emerging methods, technologies, and best practices.
• Explore new data sources and discover techniques for best leveraging data

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master\'s or PhD in a field related to AI/ML, such as: Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Linguistics, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines
• Strong background applying Deep Learning techniques (including implementing custom architectures, optimizing model performance, developing novel loss functions, metrics, and benchmarks, and deploying production-ready solutions)
• Familiarity in statistical methods for Machine Learning (e.g. Bayesian methods, HMMs, graphical models, dimension reduction, clustering, classification, regression techniques, etc.)
• Familiarity with PyTorch, PyTorch Lightning, or similar frameworks
• Strong coding abilities in Python
• Strong Software development skills and familiarity with GPUs, MLOps, Git, High-performance large-scale ML systems and platforms.
• Experience with Transformers, LLMs, NLP, Multi-modal Deep Learning, and VLMs/MLLMs
• Publication track record in machine learning conferences and/or journals

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant post-graduate research experience, or five or more years of work experience (actual job title/position will be commensurate with experience)
• Experience with foundation and open-source models, meta/transfer learning, fine-tuning, distillation, multi-task/continual learning, RL, RLxF, and/or image/audio/video/3D generation/understanding
• Experience or familiarity with the 3D Graphics/Animation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Architecture, and/or Construction doma

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About Autodesk

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When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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