Full-Time

Principal Research Engineer: AEC Geometric Data-Generative AI US or Canada

Posted on 10/31/2025

Autodesk

Autodesk

10,001+ employees

Design software, engineering, and entertainment solutions

Compensation Overview

$146.9k - $237.6k/yr

+ Annual cash bonuses + Stock grants + Commissions for sales roles + Comprehensive benefits package

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Montreal, QC, Canada + 6 more

More locations: Boston, MA, USA | Toronto, ON, Canada | New York, NY, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Portland, OR, USA | Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid

Category
AI & Machine Learning (6)
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Requirements
  • MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 7-10+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Engineering, or related fields
  • 2+ years of experience leading technical projects or mentoring junior engineers
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in cross-functional environments
  • Hands-on experience in data modeling, architecture, and processing across multiple representations, including 2D/3D geometry
  • Experience with computational geometry and geometric data methods
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks and how data is represented for training
  • Proficiency in Python and strong software engineering practices
  • Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical solutions and prototypes
  • Strong documentation skills for code, architectures, and experiments
  • Background in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC)
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and guide technical decisions
Responsibilities
  • Lead and collaborate with other engineers to develop scalable data pipelines for diverse AEC data sources
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex data engineering challenges
  • Work with large-scale, multi-modal datasets including text and geometric data, to support preprocessing, augmentation, analysis and content understanding
  • Transform unstructured AEC data into representations suitable for machine learning
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with ML Research Scientists and Engineers to align data formats with downstream training and fine-tuning of LLMs
  • Apply deduplication, normalization, and validation techniques to ensure high-quality data at scale
  • Architect and optimize pipelines for scalability, reproducibility, and cloud deployment
  • Drive technical decision-making and influence engineering best practices across the team
  • Perform requirements analysis, working with team members of different levels and documenting solutions clearly
  • Lead initiatives to communicate findings through quantitative analysis, visuals, and clear insights
  • Contribute to agile workflows, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to evolving project needs
  • Participate in technical planning and roadmap development
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with AEC data formats (e.g., BIM models, IFC files, CAD files, Drawing Sets)
  • Knowledge of the AEC industry and its specific data processing challenges
  • Understanding of deep learning architectures (CNNs, Transformers) and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch or Lightning
  • Solid understanding of core computer science algorithms and scalability considerations
  • Experience with AWS cloud services and SageMaker Studio for scalable data processing
  • Experience managing or leading small technical teams
  • Track record of driving technical innovation and best practices

Autodesk produces software for design, engineering, and entertainment work. Its products help professionals create, plan, simulate, and manage projects—from buildings and manufactured parts to films and games—using licenses, subscriptions, and cloud-based tools. Users interact with Autodesk software by running design and modeling tools, collaborating online, and leveraging cloud services for storage, rendering, and project management. What sets Autodesk apart is its broad, integrated product ecosystem across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media, along with ongoing cloud-based features, strategic acquisitions, and professional services that extend its capabilities. The company also pursues social impact and sustainability programs. The overall goal is to help customers design and deliver better projects more efficiently and creatively while expanding access to cloud-enabled workflows and sustainable practices.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Small business segment grows 35% faster; Autodesk captures via flexible pricing.
  • FY2027 revenue guidance $8.1-8.17B supports $10B target by 2029.
  • Digital twin partnerships with Globant expand enterprise AEC and manufacturing TAM.

What critics are saying

  • NVIDIA Omniverse directly competes with Tandem; enterprises adopt for faster workflows.
  • Open-source generative AI tools enable free 3D modeling, threatening subscription base.
  • Shareholder activist proposal passes June 17, forcing governance disruption and strategy shifts.

What makes Autodesk unique

  • Integrated cloud platform connects design, construction, and manufacturing workflows end-to-end.
  • Spatial AI partnership with World Labs enables 3D reasoning for iterative design.
  • Rhumbix acquisition links real-time jobsite data to project cost visibility systems.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 14th, 2026
Software stocks Wix.com and Autodesk plunge amid AI disruption fears despite solid financials

Wix.com and Autodesk are trading at significant discounts as software stocks face pressure from fears of AI disruption, despite limited evidence in their financial results. Wix has fallen over 80% from its highs amid concerns that AI tools will replace website-building platforms. However, the company has developed its own AI website-building capabilities and acquired Base44, an AI mobile application builder that reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue in under a year. Revenue grew 14% year over year last quarter whilst maintaining healthy free cash flow margins. The stock trades at just six times trailing free cash flow. Autodesk, a leader in engineering and design software, has also experienced a sharp drawdown despite staying out of AI headlines. Both companies appear oversold relative to their actual business performance.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 9th, 2026
Morgan Stanley reaffirms Autodesk overweight rating as technical breakout meets steady billings

Autodesk has attracted investor attention following technical indicators suggesting a potential trend reversal, whilst Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating citing stable billings and demand visibility. The software company's improving chart momentum and analyst confidence come against a backdrop of recent financial guidance. Management projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $8.1 billion to $8.17 billion with GAAP operating margins of 26% to 28%. The company's narrative anticipates $10 billion in revenue and $2.4 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 11.4% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks from AI-enabled competitors advancing in generative design. The most optimistic analysts project $10.3 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in earnings by 2029, above consensus estimates, as markets reassess Autodesk's AI monetisation potential.

Pulse 2.0
Apr 2nd, 2026
Autodesk acquires Rhumbix to link real-time jobsite data with project costs

Autodesk has completed its acquisition of Rhumbix, a construction technology company that captures real-time jobsite data to improve cost visibility and project decision-making. Financial terms were not disclosed. Autodesk said many construction teams lose cost control not from poor estimates, but from delayed visibility into field activity. Traditional financial systems are backward-looking, with labor and materials data appearing in reports only after work is completed. Rhumbix's platform enables field teams to capture data once and use it across multiple processes, supporting labor tracking, production monitoring, time-and-materials documentation and daily reporting. The integration aims to connect real-time field data with downstream systems, reducing fragmentation and enabling proactive rather than reactive project management. The acquisition strengthens Autodesk's effort to connect workflows across the construction lifecycle.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 24th, 2026
Autodesk shares 25% undervalued despite SaaS growth, but 46.5x P/E raises valuation concerns

Autodesk shares closed at $247.44 following mixed recent performance, with a 9% gain over 30 days but a 17% decline over 90 days. The software company generates $7.2 billion in annual revenue and $1.1 billion in net income. The most popular valuation narrative suggests Autodesk is 25% undervalued, with a fair value of $331.75 per share. This view relies on accelerating adoption of cloud-based platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud and Fusion 360, alongside the shift to subscription and SaaS models driving recurring revenue and margin improvements. However, the company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.5 times, significantly above the US software industry average of 29.9 times, suggesting potential valuation risk if growth expectations moderate.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
Tech layoffs surge in Bay Area as companies tighten belts amid AI push and economic pressures

Bay Area tech companies including Meta, Autodesk, Salesforce, Workday, Google, Pinterest and Block have announced layoffs since early 2026. Industry experts attribute the cuts to overhiring in recent years, economic uncertainty, high interest rates and reduced foreign investment, rather than solely AI-driven efficiencies. Ryan Miller from Employment Boost says most laid-off workers find new roles within three to six months, though some searches extend to a year. Companies are also offering less generous severance packages. The job market has become more selective, with firms no longer hiring at previous rates. The financial impact can be severe for Bay Area residents, where California's maximum weekly unemployment benefit of $450 represents a significant drop from typical tech salaries. With benefits lasting only 26 weeks, workers should monitor company earnings reports and internal communications for warning signs.

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