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Job Requisition ID #
24WD82629
Position Overview
As a Software Development Engineer at Autodesk Research, you will work side-by-side with world-class researchers and engineers to build new ML-powered product features that help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. You are a software engineer who is passionate about solving problems and building things. Your skills span across data processing and distributed systems with a software engineering base. You are excited to collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to build AI features in Autodesk products. You are comfortable working at the intersection of research and product.
Reporting Structure: You will report to Senior Manager, Generative AI.
Location: of this role is hybrid with flexible work locations. We are a global team, located in London, San Francisco, Toronto, and remotely. Autodesk is a hybrid-first company, allowing workers to work remotely, in an office, or a mix of both.
Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain backend and frontend applications and services
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Design, implement, and monitor CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins)
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Develop and optimize data processing pipelines using Ray and Metaflow
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Work with 3D data (meshes/BREPs) and implement 3D geometry rendering
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Identify and resolve bugs and issues in a timely manner
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Contribute to multi-team projects and codebases, ensuring code quality and consistency
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Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes
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Collaborate with research scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI/ML solutions
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Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
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Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement
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Proactively identify opportunities to innovate and build solutions in a high uncertainty research environment
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Ensure all development activities adhere to security best practices, protecting sensitive data and mitigating security risks
Minimum Qualifications
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Proficient in cloud infrastructure services (AWS)
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Familiarity with Linux operating systems and experience with Docker and bash terminals
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
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Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in building data pipelines
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Experience with CI/CD tools and processes
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Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
Additional Qualifications
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Experience with Ray Data and Metaflow pipelines
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Knowledge of 3D data processing and rendering techniques
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Familiarity with 3D modelling software and file formats (e.g., meshes, BREPs)
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Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
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Ability to work in an agile development environment
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Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and frameworks (e.g., react with next.js)
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Passion for learning new technologies and improving existing systems
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Proficiency in a low-level programming language such as C, C++, or Rust
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Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
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Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch)
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Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform)
The Ideal Candidate
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You have initiative to provide solutions and to learn and develop new technologies
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Comfortable building prototypes from scratch and writing maintainable code within existing codebases
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You enjoy learning & collaborating across global locations
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You are comfortable working in newly forming ambiguous areas
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You are comfortable building scalable and maintainable systems that will be relied on by others
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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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Top Skills
What We Do
Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything.
Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D.
We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife.
We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Why Work With Us
Our work is impactful. Our people are innovative. And our culture is inclusive. As our software shapes new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, you shape your career path. With us, you lead the way in achieving sustainability, resilient communities, and an equitable workforce. Discover #AutodeskLife.
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