Principal Software Engineer - AI & ML Platform

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

Job summary

A leading software company in Vancouver seeks a Principal Software Engineer to develop an AI/ML platform. You will design and engineer systems for machine learning, collaborate across teams, and streamline ML processes. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software development, expertise in programming languages like Python and Java, and familiarity with cloud technologies. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual cash bonuses

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in software development and engineering.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, SQL.
• In-depth experience with AWS or Azure cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of software systems for the AI/ML Platform.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline ML development processes.
• Develop tools for building and deploying ML artifacts in production environments.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, Java, Go, SQL)

Big data technologies (NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, Hive)

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Amazon AWS

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD85254

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic principal software engineer to develop our next-generation AI/ML platform used in the development of Autodesk’s suite of products and services. Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team to help build innovative capabilities that enable faster and more secure development of machine learning and generative AI solutions, bolstering the intelligence of Autodesk software products and services. You will collaborate with research and product engineering from various domains including design, construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment to deliver the platform that supports full AI/ML development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Innovative System Design: Lead the design and engineering of software systems for the AI/ML Platform, contributing to the full ML development lifecycle.
• Automation and Streamlining: Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline ML development processes, fostering efficiency and effectiveness.

• Workflow Automation: Develop comprehensive systems to automate and optimize laborious processes, integrating them seamlessly into our platform to streamline operations.

• ML Solution Deployment: Develop tools for building and deploying ML artifacts in production environments, facilitating a smooth transition from development to deployment.
• Big Data Management: Automate and orchestrate tasks related to managing big data transformation and processing, building large-scale data stores for ML artifacts.
• Scalable Services: Design and implement low-latency, scalable prediction, and inference services to support the diverse needs of our users.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate across diverse teams, including machine learning researchers, developers, product managers, software architects, and operations, fostering a collaborative and cohesive work environment.
• Architectural Leadership: Take ownership of critical components of the platform, providing architectural direction, and contributing to the overall success of the AI/ML Platform.

Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: MS in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Over 8 years of experience in software development and engineering, with a solid record of delivering production systems and services.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, scripting languages and SQL.
• Demonstrated created problem-solving skills with the ability to break down problems into manageable components.
• In-depth experience with Amazon AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Azure cloud technologies.
• Excellent track record in scalable system design and distributed software architecture.
• In-depth experience working with big data technologies, including NoSQL, Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and data pipelines.
• Strong expertise in data platforms, encompassing the design and implementation of scalable and efficient data storage, retrieval, and processing systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering teamwork and effective information exchange.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, including CI/CD & test-driven development.

• Working knowledge with cloud data processing, training, deployment, or operations, such as Snowflake or Databricks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to deploying ML-enabled projects and solutions to production environments.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning Operations practices
• Exposure to open-source Large Language ModelsTop of FormBottom of Form on Hugging Face like Llama & Mixtral
• Exposure to ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, XGBoost, Pandas, and ScikitLearn.
• Exposure to statistical analysis.
• Past collaboration with data scientists and researchers.

Learn More

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.

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