Autodesk

Senior Principal Research Engineer – AEC Geometric Data, Generative AI

Autodesk

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BostonMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $169,000 - $302,500 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead and collaborate with other engineers to develop scalable data pipelines for diverse AEC data sources used in production ML systems
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex data engineering challenges
  • Work with large-scale, multi-modal datasets including text and geometric data, to design novel preprocessing, augmentation, analysis and content understanding
  • Transform unstructured AEC data into representations suitable for machine learning
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with ML Research Scientists and Engineers to align data formats with downstream training and fine-tuning of LLMs
  • Apply deduplication, normalization, and validation techniques to ensure high-quality data in production environments
  • Architect and optimize pipelines for scalability, reproducibility, and cloud deployment
  • Drive technical decision-making and influence engineering best practices across the team
  • Perform requirements analysis with senior stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions meet both immediate project goals and long-term research objectives
  • Lead initiatives to communicate findings through quantitative analysis, visuals, and clear insights
  • Contribute to agile workflows, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project needs
  • Participate in technical planning and roadmap development

Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 7-10+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Engineering, or related fields
  • Proven technical leadership, including leading complex projects and influencing technical direction in cross-functional teams
  • Strong experience in geometric data modeling and processing, including complex 2D/3D representations, computational geometry, and data architectures
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks and how data is represented for training
  • Proficiency in Python and strong software engineering practices
  • Ability to translate research ideas into production-grade systems
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and guide technical decisions
  • Background in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC).
Benefits
  • Health and financial benefits
  • Time away and everyday wellness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data pipelinesmachine learningdata engineeringgeometric data modeling2D/3D representationscomputational geometryPythondata normalizationdata validationcloud deployment
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencingcollaborationrequirements analysisdecision-makingagile workflowsflexibilityresponsiveness
Certifications
MScPhD