Machine Learning Technical Manager

• Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models, with emphasis on computer vision, graphics, or generative AI.
• Manage and mentor a team of ML engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Define and execute the ML strategy, identifying opportunities where AI can enhance product capabilities and user experience.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and creative teams to integrate AI solutions into production workflows and tools.
• Provide technical oversight on model architecture, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Stay current with advancements in ML, CV, CG, and generative models, and apply them to real-world challenges in VFX and animation.
• Ensure responsible AI practices, including fairness, transparency, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Partner with infrastructure teams to build scalable, efficient ML pipelines and deployment systems.

• Proven experience in machine learning, with strong expertise in computer vision, computational graphics, or generative AI.
• Track record of delivering ML models into production environments, ideally in media, entertainment, or creative tech.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Familiarity with 3D graphics, rendering pipelines, or real-time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Blender, Maya) is a plus.
• Experience leading technical teams and collaborating across disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to ethical AI development and continuous learning. 

Why Should You Consider Joining Us?
At the intersection of film and technology, this job offers a unique experience, exposing you to diverse fields spanning from film production and visual effects to AI, machine learning, and computer vision. Operating in state-of-the-art territory means there will always be something new to learn.
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.
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