Posted:
9/26/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Job Requisition ID #
Position Overview
As a Software Development Engineer at Autodesk Research, you will work side-by-side with world-class researchers and engineers to build new ML-powered product features that help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. You are a software engineer who is passionate about solving problems and building things. Your skills span across data processing and distributed systems with a software engineering base. You are excited to collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to build AI features in Autodesk products. You are comfortable working at the intersection of research and product.
Reporting Structure: You will report to Senior Manager, Generative AI.
Location: of this role is hybrid with flexible work locations. We are a global team, located in London, San Francisco, Toronto, and remotely. Autodesk is a hybrid-first company, allowing workers to work remotely, in an office, or a mix of both.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend and frontend applications and services.
Design, implement, and monitor CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins).
Develop and optimize data processing pipelines using Ray and Metaflow.
Work with 3D data (meshes/BREPs) and implement 3D geometry rendering.
Identify and resolve bugs and issues in a timely manner.
Contribute to multi-team projects and codebases, ensuring code quality and consistency.
Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes.
Collaborate with research scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI/ML solutions.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
Proactively identify opportunities to innovate and build solutions in a high uncertainty research environment.
Ensure all development activities adhere to security best practices, protecting sensitive data and mitigating security risks.
Minimum Qualifications
Proficient in cloud infrastructure services (AWS).
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and experience with Docker and bash terminals.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in building data pipelines.
Experience with CI/CD tools and processes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Additional Qualifications
Experience with Ray Data and Metaflow pipelines.
Knowledge of 3D data processing and rendering techniques.
Familiarity with 3D modelling software and file formats (e.g., meshes, BREPs).
Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
Ability to work in an agile development environment.
Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and frameworks (e.g., react with next.js).
Passion for learning new technologies and improving existing systems.
Proficiency in a low-level programming language such as C, C++, or Rust.
Preferred Skills
Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch).
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform)
The Ideal Candidate
You have initiative to provide solutions and to learn and develop new technologies
Comfortable building prototypes from scratch and writing maintainable code within existing codebases.
You enjoy learning & collaborating across global locations.
You are comfortable working in newly forming ambiguous areas.
You are comfortable building scalable and maintainable systems that will be relied on by others.
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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.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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Website: http://www.autodesk.com/
Headquarter Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1982
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Seed
Industries: 3D Technology ⋅ Architecture ⋅ Construction ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Software ⋅ Software Engineering