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Position Overview
As an Intern in Autodesk Research’s AI Lab, you'll apply advanced machine learning techniques to help our customers create a better, safer, more sustainable world. You'll join a team of researchers, engineers, and industry domain experts working on projects that range from learning-based design systems, computer vision, graphics, robotics, human-computer interaction, sustainability, simulation, manufacturing, architectural design and construction.
We're passionate about making design tools to ensure design exploration (getting to alternative design solutions), design automation (getting to the finished design faster), and sustainable design (with less negative impact)
Autodesk's AI Lab is active in the wider research community, targeting publications at NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, and other top-tier conferences. We collaborate with top academic and industry labs, combining the best of an academic environment with product-driven research
Responsibilities
Work on an LLM-reasoning/alignment project as the leading contributor
Collaborate with other members of our AI lab
Aim to publish in top-tier ML conferences
Minimum Qualifications
Full-time student pursuing an MS or Ph.D. (preferred) in Computer Science or related fields
Broad understanding post-training efforts in LLMs, especially RL methods
Excellent Programming and software development skills
Proficient with python and ML frameworks and libraries, such as PyTorch, Hugging Face
Experience conducting research and publishing results
An excellent communicator and team player
Preferred Qualifications
Publications in LLM reasoning and alignment fields
Large model training/fine-tuning experience
About the Canada Intern Program
The 2025 Canada program runs for 12 weeks (May 5 – August 22). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences.
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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!
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location.
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
Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D. We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife. We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.