Intern, AI Research Scientist

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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