Principal Machine Learning Software Developer: AI/ML Platform

Autodesk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Developer to enhance their AI/ML platform. This role involves optimizing MLOps processes and automating deployment pipelines, ensuring operational excellence for machine learning solutions. Ideal candidates should possess significant experience in MLOps, strong scripting skills, and a collaborative mindset in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual cash bonuses

Stock grants

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps and MLOps.
• Strong expertise in machine learning model deployment.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence of AI/ML Platform.
• Design and implement automated deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate to maintain scalable infrastructure.

Skills

MLOps

Deployment Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization

CI/CD

Scripting

Monitoring Tools

Security Awareness

Collaboration Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition ID # 25WD92306
Principal Machine Learning Developer – AI/ML Platform

About Autodesk

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, manufacturing, and entertainment software. Our customers use Autodesk software to design and make the physical world that we live in—from complex structures like tall skyscrapers, to strong bridges, to modern cars and even eye-popping movies. The AI/ML Platform helps enable and integrate smart solutions into our software products that improves the design and make process.

Position Overview

Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design, engineering, manufacturing, and entertainment software, is seeking a skilled MLOps Engineer to join our AI/ML Platform team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operationalization of machine learning models and the overall efficiency of our next-generation AI/ML platform used in the development of machine learning and generative AI solutions powering Autodesk’s suite of products and services. You will collaborate with research and product engineering from various domains including design, construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment to support platform operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the operational success of a strategic AI/ML platform and collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software

Responsibilities

• Operational Efficiency: Drive the operational excellence of our AI/ML Platform by implementing and optimizing MLOps practices
• Deployment Automation: Design and implement automated deployment pipelines for machine learning models, ensuring seamless transitions from development to production
• Scalable Infrastructure: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure for model training, inference, and data processing
• Monitoring and Logging: Develop and maintain robust monitoring and logging systems to track model performance, system health, and overall platform efficiency
• Collaboration with Data Engineers: Work closely with data engineers to ensure efficient data pipelines for model training and validation
• Version Control and Model Governance: Implement version control systems for machine learning models and contribute to model governance practices
• Governance and Trust: Contribute to the implementation of robust model governance practices, version control systems, and adherence to compliance standards. Uphold data privacy and ethical considerations, fostering trust in our AI/ML solutions
• Security and Compliance: Enforce security best practices and compliance standards in all aspects of MLOps, ensuring data privacy and platform security
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process automation, optimization, and implement strategies to enhance the overall MLOps lifecycle
• Troubleshooting and Incident Response: Play a key role in identifying and resolving operational issues, contributing to incident response and system recovery

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Background: BS or MS in Computer Science, or related field
• MLOps Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps and MLOps, with a focus on deploying and managing machine learning models in production environments
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in implementing Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Containerization: Strong expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for orchestrating and scaling machine learning workloads
• CI/CD: Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for machine learning projects
• Scripting and Automation: Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automating operational processes
• Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) for tracking system and model performance
• Security Awareness: Understanding of security best practices in MLOps, including data encryption, access controls, and compliance standards
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams including data engineers, software developers, and researchers
• Problem-solving Skills: Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS or Azure, for deploying and managing machine learning infrastructure
• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with databases and data storage solutions commonly used in MLOps, such as SQL, NoSQL, or data lakes
• Machine Learning Frameworks: Exposure to popular machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and their integration into MLOps processes
• Collaboration Tools: Previous experience with collaboration tools like Git for version control and Jira for project management
• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and working in an iterative, collaborative environment

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

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!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,500 and $180,840. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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