Principal Data Scientist

Position Overview

Autodesk customers make sense of the world through rich streams of data - from 3D scans of buildings and fluid dynamic simulations to field notes from construction sites and product usage trends. We are looking for a Principal Data Scientist to join Autodesk’s Platform Strategy and Emerging Technologies (PSET) organization and use their experience in AI / ML and Data Science to develop the next generation of applied AI solutions that power our platform and enable smarter, scalable and cost-efficient experiences for our customers.

As a Principal Data Scientist on our Platform Strategy and Emerging Technologies (PSET) - Programs & Business Excellence (PBE) team, you will play a key role in advancing the data science and AI capabilities within the company. You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding the development and deployment of machine learning models and data driven solutions that support strategic platform capabilities. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams – including data scientists, data analysts, product managers, developers and domain experts to deliver innovative solutions that drive business impact. This role requires a combination of strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and business acumen to address complex challenges and influence strategic decisions. You will report to the Senior Manager of Data Science, PSET.

Preference for candidates to work hybrid / remote in Toronto or Montreal, Canada.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to translate complex business challenges into testable hypotheses and impactful data science solutions

Develop & deploy end-to-end AI / ML pipelines, by partnering with data developers and contribute from data preprocessing to model training, validation, deployment, and monitoring

Design and implement advanced statistical & experimentation frameworks, including post-launch causal inference techniques (e.g. A / B testing, propensity score matching) to measure product impact

Lead the exploration and application of Generative AI to develop scalable solutions - such as AI assistants to support platform capabilities

Build classic machine learning applications such as personalization, recommendation, and ranking systems to improve customer workflows and drive product adoption

Mentor and guide junior data scientists, conduct technical reviews, and promote best practices in experimentation, model development, and MLOps

Collaborate with a team of data scientists in developing AI / ML models and solutions over large-scale data that address business problems and drive product innovation

Translate insights into actionable recommendations, effectively guiding business strategy through clear communication with cross-functional teams

Advanced expert role, requiring deep subject-matter knowledge and sound business acumen to advise leaders

For jobs at this level, knowledge of the business starts to become as important as subject-matter knowledge

Incumbents translate specialized subject-matter requirements into business needs / requirements

Require depth of specialized expertise to interpret internal / external business issues and recommend best practices to address them

Solve complex problems that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors by taking a broad perspective to identify the best approach and innovative solutions

Work independently, with close guidance in only the most complex or unusual situations

Adapt communication style to persuade various stakeholders across the business and frequently interact with senior leaders to provide advice and SME

May lead functional teams or programs within own function (or closely related functions)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related field, or equivalent work experience

8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with a proven track record of delivering successful AI-driven solutions at scale

Expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models, particularly in large-scale environments, with a focus on deep learning, reinforcement learning, or natural language processing

Proficient with various statistical and machine learning techniques including classification, regression, dimension reduction, regularization, clustering and various multivariate methods

Hands of experience with design and analysis of A / B and multivariate experiments to measure the impact of product changes and business strategies with statistical rigor

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with experience in using machine learning libraries such as, PyTorch & associated libraries for AI / ML

Experience working with cloud environments like AWS and leveraging its offerings such as Lambda Bedrock, SageMaker, etc

Hands-on expertise in AI and LLM development with Finetuning expertise in a real-world business environment

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Strong publication record in top-tier AI / ML conferences and journals

Experience deploying AI models for real-time applications in manufacturing or construction

Strong knowledge base of MLOps practices for efficient model deployment and scaling

Proven leadership and mentorship experience, with a passion for developing and inspiring high-performing teams

Learn More / Plus d'information

About Autodesk / À propos d’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!

Bienvenue chez Autodesk ! Nos logiciels créent chaque jour des choses extraordinaires  : des bâtiments les plus écologiques aux voitures les plus propres, en passant par les usines les plus intelligentes et les films à succès. Nous aidons les innovateurs à concrétiser leurs idées, transformant non seulement la façon dont les choses sont fabriquées, mais aussi ce qui peut l’être. Nous sommes très fiers de notre culture chez Autodesk ; elle est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Notre culture guide notre façon de travailler et de nous comporter les uns envers les autres, influence nos interactions avec nos clients et nos partenaires, et définit notre image au monde. En tant qu’Autodeskien, vous pouvez accomplir un travail significatif qui contribue à bâtir un monde meilleur, conçu et réalisé pour tous. Prêt à façonner le monde et votre avenir ? Rejoignez-nous !

Salary transparency / Transparence salariale

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Le salaire est l'un des éléments du programme de rémunération concurrentiel d'Autodesk. Pour les postes basés au Canada (Colombie-Britannique), nous proposons un salaire de base compris entre X et X dollars. Les offres sont basées sur l'expérience et la situation géographique du candidat et peuvent dépasser cette fourchette. En plus du salaire de base, notre programme de rémunération peut inclure des primes annuelles en espèces, des commissions pour les postes commerciaux, des attributions d'actions et un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux.

Diversity & Belonging / Diversité et appurtenance

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