Principal Machine Learning Developer, AI/ML Platform

Autodesk makes software for people who make things. We are a global leader in 3D design, engineering, manufacturing, and entertainment software. Our customers use Autodesk software to design and make the physical and virtual worlds that we live in. If you've ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film or played an immersive game, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software.

Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design, engineering, manufacturing, and entertainment software, is seeking a skilled Principal MLOps Developer to join our AI/ML Platform team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operationalization of machine learning models and the overall efficiency of our next-generation AI/ML platform used in the development of machine learning and generative AI solutions powering Autodesk’s suite of products and services. You will collaborate with research and product engineering from various domains including design, construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment to deliver platform capabilities that support the full AI/ML development lifecycle.

As a principal-level contributor, you will help build innovative capabilities that enable faster, more secure development and deployment of machine learning and generative AI solutions. You will take ownership of critical platform components, provide architectural direction, and contribute to scalable systems for model training, inference, data processing, deployment automation, monitoring, governance, and operations.

• Educational Background: BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in software development and engineering, with a solid record of delivering production systems and services
• Strong background in AI/ML with experience in deep learning, statistical modeling, and neural networks
• Expertise in AI/ML Technologies: Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (such as TensorFlow, PyTorch) and familiarity with the lifecycle of AI/ML model development, from training to deployment
• Proficiency in Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in languages commonly used in AI/ML and system development, such as Python, Java, or Go 
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to tackle complex technical challenges, analyze potential solutions, and implement the most effective ones
• Excellent Communication and Teamwork Abilities: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, along with the ability to work independently
• System Performance Optimization: Deep understanding of performance metrics and latency optimization techniques, with the ability to diagnose, tune, and enhance the efficiency of serving systems
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: A continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in AI/ML, cloud computing, and software engineering

• GPU Computing: Exposure to leveraging GPU computing for AI/ML workloads, including experience with CUDA, OpenCL, or other GPU programming tools, to significantly enhance model training and inference performance
• Experience with Big Data Technologies: Experience with big data technologies and ecosystems (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) for processing and analyzing large datasets in a distributed computing environment
• AI/ML Model Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with tools and frameworks for monitoring and managing the performance of AI/ML models in production (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, TensorBoard)
• Expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC): Experience with HPC techniques and technologies for optimizing computational workloads, particularly in the context of AI/ML model training and inference

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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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