Autodesk
AI

Principal Research Engineer AEC Data - Generative AI, East Coast United States

Autodesk · Boston, MA, US · $98k

Actively hiring Posted about 18 hours ago

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other engineers and scientists to develop scalable data pipelines for diverse AEC data sources used in production ML systems, including BIM, CAD, and infrastructure design data
  • Work with large-scale, multi-modal datasets including text and geometric data, to design novel preprocessing, augmentation, analysis and content understanding
  • Transform unstructured AEC and infrastructure 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
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex data challenges
  • Drive technical decision-making and influence best practices across the team.
  • Perform requirements analysis with senior stakeholders, ensuring technical solutions meet both immediate project goals and long-term research objectives
  • Communicate findings and technical insights through quantitative analysis, visualizations, and clear documentation
  • Contribute to agile workflows, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project needs
  • Participate in technical planning and roadmap development

Basic qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5–8+ 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 deverlopment 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)

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with AEC data formats and workflows (e.g., BIM, IFC, CAD, or civil infrastructure design models)
  • Exposure to AEC, infrastructure, or reality capture workflows and related platforms such as Autodesk Civil 3D, InfraWorks, ReCap, or similar systems is a plus
  • Experience delivering production ML or data systems
  • Strong foundations in core computer science (data structures, algorithms, systems, and scalability)
  • Understanding of deep learning architectures (CNNs, Transformers) and familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch
  • Experience building scalable data or ML pipelines in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, SageMaker)
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers or leading small technical teams
  • Track record of driving technical innovation and engineering best practices
  • You are passionate about solving problems for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) and infrastructure customers by applying machine learning techniques
  • You are comfortable working in newly forming ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills
  • You easily collaborate with others and are comfortable with minimal direction
  • You are constantly striving to learn new technologies and methodologies
  • You seek new ways to solve hard problems
  • You are unafraid to put your ideas out there and fail fast

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