Principal Machine Learning Operations Developer for AI Research
Description For Principal Machine Learning Operations Developer for AI Research
Autodesk Research is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Operations Developer to join their AI research team. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and practical implementation, focusing on building and scaling foundation models trained on design data.
The position involves working alongside world-class AI researchers to overcome challenges in large-scale model training and processing of diverse design data. The role is fully remote-friendly, with team members distributed globally across offices in London, Boston, Toronto, and other locations. Autodesk embraces a balanced approach to remote work, combining flexible working arrangements with regular team offsites for collaboration and relationship building.
As a Principal MLOps Developer, you'll be instrumental in developing the next generation of ML-powered product features that will help customers imagine, design, and make a better world. The work involves building scalable ML training pipelines, optimizing distributed training systems, and designing efficient data processing workflows for large-scale design datasets.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively with a global, remote-first team. Strong technical expertise in distributed systems, ML infrastructure, and data engineering is essential. Experience with AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) data formats and industry-specific challenges is highly valued.
Autodesk's impact is significant, touching nearly every person on the planet through their software tools for buildings, machines, and entertainment. By joining this team, you'll be part of a project aimed at revolutionizing the design of the built environment, directly influencing how designers, architects, and engineers interact with AI tools in the future.
The company offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, annual cash bonuses, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits. Autodesk takes pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive, emphasizing diversity and inclusion throughout their global operations.
Responsibilities For Principal Machine Learning Operations Developer for AI Research
- Support AI researchers by building scalable ML training pipelines and infrastructure for foundation model development
- Design efficient data processing workflows for large-scale design datasets
- Optimize distributed training systems and develop solutions for model parallelism
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and provide scaling solutions
- Implement and maintain robust, testable code
- Collaborate with global team of researchers and engineers
- Present results to collaborators and leadership
Requirements For Principal Machine Learning Operations Developer for AI Research
- BSc or MSc in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience
- Experience with distributed systems for machine learning and deep learning at scale
- Strong knowledge of ML infrastructure and model parallelism techniques
- Proficiency in Python and strong software engineering practices
- Experience with cloud services and architectures (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and deployment pipelines
- Excellent written documentation skills
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