Senior Applied AI/ML Developer (AutoCAD & Civil 3D)

Autodesk; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Applied AI Developer to shape AI-powered design experiences for AutoCAD and Civil 3D. You will prototype, validate, and transform cutting‑edge AI into product features used by millions of professionals in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).

The role combines AI innovation, product development, and domain expertise, with hands‑on coding and customer impact. You will explore the latest AI technologies, collaborate across global teams, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Applied AI, ML, or AI product engineering with substantial ML responsibilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with product, design, and engineering partners.
• Experience prototyping and building AI-powered applications using modern tooling.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered experiences that enhance AutoCAD and Civil 3D workflows.
• Prototype and validate new ideas quickly using AI tools to deliver working prototypes.
• Explore emerging AI/ML capabilities and translate them into customer-facing workflows.
• Evaluate new AI models, tools, and techniques and determine readiness for products.
• Develop solutions using LLMs, agents, RAG, and other AI/ML techniques.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to bring innovations to market.
• Develop expertise in AEC design workflows and customer needs.
• Collaborate across global teams to share learnings and accelerate innovation.

Skills

Applied AI

Machine Learning

AI Product Engineering

ML Engineering

Python

C#

C++

JavaScript/TypeScript

LLM-powered apps

RAG architectures

Agent-based systems

Strong communication

Tools

APIs/SDKs

AI tooling

Job description

Position Overview

We are building the next generation of AI-powered design experiences for AutoCAD and Civil 3D. As a Senior Applied AI Developer, you will sit at the intersection of emerging AI technology and real-world customer problems. In this role, you will identify promising advances in AI, rapidly evaluate and prototype new ideas and help transform the most impactful innovations into product experiences used by millions of architects, engineers, designers, and infrastructure professionals. This is a hands‑on, product‑facing role for someone who enjoys exploring new technologies, validating ideas through experimentation, and delivering AI‑powered solutions that create meaningful customer value. You will work at the intersection of AI innovation, product development, and domain expertise, helping shape how AI transforms design and engineering workflows.

In this role, you will have the rare combination of creative freedom to experiment with the newest AI technology, and the reach to put your work in front of the millions of professionals who depend on AutoCAD and Civil 3D. If you want your prototypes to become products, not just demos, this is the role for you. You'll have the opportunity to deliver solutions that reach millions of professionals worldwide. If you're excited about applying cutting‑edge AI to solve meaningful customer problems and turning ideas into impactful products, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered experiences that enhance customer workflows in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Prototype, experiment, and validate new ideas quickly. Use modern AI tools and coding assistants to go from idea to working prototype in days, not months - validating concepts quickly and cheaply before we invest
• Explore emerging AI/ML capabilities and convert them into concrete, customer-facing workflows within AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Stay on the edge. Continuously evaluate new AI models, tools, and techniques, and make pragmatic calls about what's ready to bring into our products
• Develop solutions using LLMs, agents, RAG, and other modern AI/ML techniques
• Partner across product, design, and engineering to bring innovations to market
• Develop expertise in AEC design workflows and customer needs
• Collaborate across global teams to share learnings and accelerate innovation

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Applied AI, Machine Learning, AI Product Engineering, ML Engineering, or Software Engineering with significant AI/ML responsibilities
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills - you work well with product, design, and engineering partners
• Demonstrated ability to innovate with AI tools - using AI coding assistants and modern tooling to prototype and build quickly
• A fast-prototyping mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, biased toward building something testable, and able to iterate based on feedback
• Hands‑on experience building AI‑powered applications, including one or more of: LLM‑powered applications, RAG architectures, or agent‑based systems
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C#, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript) and the ability to pick up new stacks quickly
• Demonstrated track record of translating new technology into working, customer‑facing product capabilities
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills - you work well with product, design, and engineering partners
• Domain knowledge of Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) workflows
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other AEC/design software (as a user or developer via their APIs/SDKs)
• Experience with AI evaluation, observability, benchmarking, and quality measurement
• Contributions to open‑source projects, technical publications, patents, research projects, or demonstrated AI experimentation

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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 based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $123,000 and $180,400. 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.

Belonging

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

In‑Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

This role may require in‑person onboarding and/or in‑person ID verification.

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!