Intern, Software Engineer, Simulation & AI

Position Overview

This position will focus primarily on developing a prototype to enhance the ease of use of our Simulation and Generative Design offerings in Fusion.  You will leverage internal AI tools to simplify parts and assemblies to make our Simulation and Generative Design offerings easier to use.  You will be part of a team that is focusing on improving the reach of our tools by leveraging your computer science skills and interest in solving real-world mechanical engineering problems.

As an intern you will be involved in:

• Develop an understanding of different technology stacks used in Simulation and Generative Design.
• Prototype simplification workflows using internal AI tools.
• Communicate research findings to product teams and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design the system’s architecture and implement a prototype.
• Evaluate the prototype’s effectiveness and propose methods to improve it.
• Collaborate with product teams working on the Fusion Simulation and Generative Design offerings.

Minimum Requirements

• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent at an accredited program in the United States with at least one academic term to complete post internship to be eligible.
• Familiarity with C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with RAG and LLMs.
• Eagerness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD highly preferred
• Familiarity with topology optimization and meshing techniques in the context of FEA analysis.
• Interest solving complex mechanical engineering problems.

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About Autodesk

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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range.

For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between:

• $47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students)
• $72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)
• $118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students)

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