Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist

Join Autodesk's Applied ML team as a remote/hybrid Senior Applied Scientist. This role focuses on understanding customer usage and promoting Autodesk products, influencing development and strategy. You will design machine learning pipelines to enhance decision-making, collaborate with cross-functional leaders for data-driven decisions, and mentor junior team members. The position requires a machine learning expert with a proven track record of developing high-quality ML models and conducting statistical analysis, applying the latest technologies to solve complex problems, and experience with analytics related to data products.

Must Have

• MS/PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Statistics/Analytics, Computer Science)
• Experience with Large Language Models (RAG, Generative AI) and NLP
• 4+ years of industry experience in designing, analyzing, and deploying machine learning-based solutions
• Experience working with relational SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Fluency with one or more programming languages (Python, Java, Scala)
• Experience with data science toolkits (pandas, Jupyter, scikit, TensorFlow)
• Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques (classification, clustering, regularization, optimization, dimension reduction)
• Experienced in writing high quality, well-documented, scalable code, with Python proficiency
• Experience working with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive)
• Ability to clearly convey complex or technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Familiarity with cloud computing (AWS)
• Experience with recommender systems

Good to Have

• Possess the initiative to take on big ideas, transforming them into insights through data mining
• Familiarity with MLOps and optimizing ML workflows
• Led research that resulted in publications

Perks & Benefits

• Annual cash bonuses
• Stock grants
• Comprehensive benefits package

Team at Autodesk

With Autodesk software, you have the power to Make Anything. Autodesk is revolutionizing industries like architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media. This shift is an opportunity for all - professionals, students, and hobbyists alike. We continually strive for diversity in our workforce, customers, partners, and communities, aiming to broaden opportunities for everyone to envision, design, and improve the world.

Position Overview

Autodesk, a worldwide leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, enables people to envision, design, and create a better world. With our vast experience and diverse software portfolio, Autodesk enhances design processes and empowers customers to solve their design, business, and environmental issues.

Join Autodesk's Applied ML team as a remote/hybrid Senior Applied Scientist. We're seeking a machine learning expert with a proven track record of developing high-quality ML models and conducting statistical analysis. If you excel in applying the latest technologies to solve complex problems and have experience with analytics related to data products, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• You will focus on understanding customer usage and promoting Autodesk products, influencing development and strategy
• You will design machine learning pipelines to enhance decision-making and collaborate with cross-functional leaders for data-driven decisions
• You will report to the Applied ML Manager, mentor junior team members, and help deliver key ML features

Minimum Qualifications

• MS/PhD in a quantitative field: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Statistics/Analytics, Computer Science, or other relevant fields
• Experience with Large Language Models (RAG, Generative AI) and NLP
• 4+ years of industry experience and a passion for designing, analyzing, and deploying machine learning-based solutions
• Experience working with relational SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Fluency with one or more programming languages: Python, Java, Scala, etc.
• Experience with data science toolkits like: pandas, Jupyter, scikit, TensorFlow, etc.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques, e.g., classification, clustering, regularization, optimization, dimension reduction, etc.
• Experienced in writing high quality, well-documented, scalable code, with a preference for Python proficiency
• Experience working with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive)
• Can clearly convey complex or technical concepts to a non-technical audience and presenting data effectively
• Familiarity with cloud computing (AWS)
• Experience with recommender systems

Preferred Qualifications

• You possess the initiative to take on big ideas, transforming them into insights through data mining
• You're familiar with MLOps and can optimize ML workflows
• You've led research that resulted in publications

Learn More

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 – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $106,500 and $156,200. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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