Senior Research Engineer Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,IT/Tech

Position Overview

Autodesk is leading the transformation of the AEC industry by integrating AI technology into our products. We’re enhancing our applications with cloud-native capabilities, including data at scale, edge computing, AI-based solutions, and advanced 3D modeling and graphics. This innovation spans our flagship products—AutoCAD, Revit, and Construction Cloud—as well as Forma, our new Industry Cloud.

As a Senior
Research Engineer on the AEC Solutions team, you will join a collaborative group of technologists working to build foundation models and generative AI tools for the AEC industry. You will work closely with engineers and researchers to create and interpret design data that enhances design and engineering workflows, while growing your technical skills in data engineering and machine learning systems.

Reporting: You will report to the Machine Learning Manager in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Solutions team.

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Location: We support hybrid work, and this role can be based in the US or Canada.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of data pipelines for diverse AEC data sources under guidance from senior team members

Work with large-scale, multi-modal datasets, including text and geometric data, to support preprocessing, augmentation, analysis, and content understanding

Assist in transforming unstructured AEC data into representations suitable for machine learning workflows

Collaborate with ML Research Scientists and Engineers to support alignment of data formats with downstream model training and fine-tuning

Apply data cleaning, normalization, and validation techniques to help maintain data quality

Support the implementation and optimization of data pipelines for scalability and cloud deployment

Participate in requirements gathering and contribute to documenting technical solutions

Communicate findings and progress through clear documentation, basic analysis, and visualizations

Contribute to agile development workflows and adapt to changing project needs

Learn and apply engineering best practices through code reviews, mentorship, and team collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

3–5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, machine learning, or related roles

Experience working with Python and standard software engineering practices

Familiarity with data processing, data modeling, or ETL pipelines

Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and how data is used for training models

Exposure to 2D or 3D geometric data or interest in learning computational geometry techniques

Ability to translate technical concepts into working code with guidance

Willingness to learn and grow through feedback and mentorship

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to AEC data formats such as CAD files, BIM models, or IFC files

Familiarity with the AEC industry or strong interest in the domain

Experience with machine learning or deep learning frameworks such as Py Torch

Coursework or hands-on experience with computational geometry or graphics

Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and scalable data processing tools

Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams

The Ideal Candidate

You are curious, motivated, and excited to learn how machine learning and data engineering can be applied to real-world AEC problems. You enjoy collaborating with others, building practical systems, and growing your technical impact over time.

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 U.S.

-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $119,900 and $206,800. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity


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