Autodesk
AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction)
PrincipalMachineLearningEngineer
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“Principal Machine Learning Engineer at Autodesk. Skills: Machine Learning, Data Engineering, AEC Data, Generative AI. Explore AEC data at scale. Make sense of AEC data”
What You'll Achieve.
Inform product direction; Influence AI capabilities; Influence product direction; Influence research investments; Influence AI strategy
Industry & Context.
Exploratory analysis; Ambiguous problem spaces; Data-driven stories; Problem framing
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree, 5–8+ years relevant industry experience, Experience with data visualization, Proficient in Python, Experience with complex datasets, Solid foundation in machine learning, Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, Software engineering fundamentals, Experience in cross-functional, Agile environments, Proven ability to operate in ambiguous problem spaces, Background in AEC
Nice to Have
Experience with AEC data formats, Experience with infrastructure data, Experience with reality capture data, Familiarity with geometric data processing, Hands-on experience with deep learning, Experience building scalable ML pipelines
What You'll Do.
Explore AEC data at scale
Make sense of AEC data
Tell data-driven stories
Influence product direction
Build high-quality datasets
Curate high-quality datasets
Design data pipelines
Structure large-scale AEC datasets
Collaborate across disciplines
Explore ambiguous problems
Define open-ended questions
Iterate toward solutions
Design scalable data pipelines
Implement scalable data pipelines
Design scalable ML pipelines
Implement scalable ML pipelines
Process large datasets
Analyze large datasets
Bridge domain expertise
Guide data interpretation
Guide model development
Develop machine learning models
Evaluate machine learning models
Communicate limitations
Communicate recommendations
Contribute to engineering excellence
Write maintainable code
Evolve best practices
Mentor other engineers
Elevate data practitioners
Foster a culture of curiosity
Foster experimentation
Foster continuous learning
Stay at forefront of innovation
Keep up with emerging trends
Identify new opportunities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; AI researchers; ML engineers; Product managers; Designers
Communication Scope
Data-driven stories; Visualizations; Prototypes; Narratives; Technical stakeholders; Non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Agile environments
Full Job Description
**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD97131 **Position Overview** Autodesk is leading the transformation of the AEC industry, integrating AI technology into our products. We're enhancing our applications with cloud-native capabilities, including data at scale, edge computing, AI-based solutions, and advanced 3D modeling and graphics. This innovation is happening across our flagship products - AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Forma. As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of AEC data, machine learning and exploratory analysis. This role goes beyond traditional model development; you will dive deep into complex design and construction datasets to uncover patterns, generate insights, and tell compelling data-driven stories that inform product direction and AI capabilities. You will prototype new workflows, build and curate high-quality datasets, and collaborate closely with AI researchers, ML engineers, product managers, and designers to explore ambiguous problem spaces. Your work will directly influence how next-generation AI systems understand and interact with AEC data. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in AEC (through education or industry experience), solid programming skills (Python and/or TypeScript), and a passion for making sense of messy, high-dimensional data. If you enjoy blending analytical thinking, technical depth, and storytelling to drive innovation and thrive in fast-moving, exploratory environments, we’d love to hear from you. Report: You will report to an ML Development Manager for the Generative AI team Location: Canada Hybrid or Remote **Responsibilities** * Explore and make sense of AEC data at scale: Dive into complex design and construction datasets (e.g. BIM models, drawings, geometry, point clouds, metadata) to uncover patterns, anomalies, and opportunities, translating raw data into meaningful insights and narratives * Tell compelling data-driven stories: Synthesize findings into clear, impactf
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