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Autodesk

Builds design, engineering, and animation software

Principal Machine Learning Operations Developer - AI/ML Platform

Full-TimeUpdated
CA$153k - CA$224.4k+ Annual cash bonuses + Stock grants
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Ontario, Canada+1 moreMore locations: Canada
RemoteOnsite option in Toronto, Ontario; remote work is allowed from Ontario. In-person onboarding and/or ID verification may be required.
AI & Machine LearningApplied Machine Learning

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 8 years of software development and engineering experience, with a record of delivering production systems and services.
  • A strong background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, including deep learning, statistical modeling, and neural networks.
  • Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, and familiarity with the model development lifecycle from training to deployment.
  • Strong coding skills in languages commonly used in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and system development, such as Python, Java, or Go.
  • Ability to tackle complex technical challenges, analyze potential solutions, and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and the ability to work independently.
  • A deep understanding of performance metrics and latency optimization techniques, including the ability to diagnose, tune, and improve serving-system efficiency.
  • A continuous learning mindset to stay current with trends and technologies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and software engineering.
Responsibilities
  • Drive operational excellence and technical direction of the AI/ML Platform by implementing and optimizing MLOps practices across the full machine learning development lifecycle.
  • Lead the design and engineering of software systems and platform services for the AI/ML Platform, contributing to scalable, secure, and reliable machine learning development and operations.
  • Design and implement automated deployment pipelines for machine learning models and artifacts, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production.
  • Develop systems to automate and optimize labor-intensive machine learning development and operations processes, integrating them into the platform to streamline operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure for model training, inference, data processing, and machine learning artifact management.
  • Develop tools for building, deploying, and operating machine learning artifacts in production environments, facilitating the transition from development to deployment.
  • Automate and orchestrate tasks for large-scale data transformation, data processing, and data stores that support model training, validation, deployment, and operations.
  • Design and implement low-latency, scalable prediction and inference services for platform users and Autodesk product teams.
  • Develop and maintain monitoring and logging systems to track model performance, system health, operational reliability, and platform efficiency.
  • Work with data developers to ensure efficient data pipelines for model training, validation, deployment, and ongoing platform operations.
  • Collaborate with machine learning researchers, data developers, software developers, product managers, software architects, and operations teams.
  • Implement version control systems for machine learning models and contribute to model governance practices.
  • Contribute to robust model governance, version control, and compliance standards while upholding data privacy and ethical considerations.
  • Enforce security best practices and compliance standards across MLOps to ensure data privacy and platform security.
  • Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization and implement strategies to improve the MLOps lifecycle.
  • Own critical platform components, provide architectural direction, and contribute to the overall success of the AI/ML Platform.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to GPU computing for artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads, including CUDA, OpenCL, or other GPU programming tools, to improve model training and inference performance.
  • Experience with big data technologies and ecosystems such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka for processing and analyzing large datasets in distributed computing environments.
  • Familiarity with tools and frameworks for monitoring and managing production model performance, such as MLflow, Kubeflow, and TensorBoard.
  • Experience with high-performance computing techniques and technologies for optimizing computational workloads, particularly for artificial intelligence and machine learning model training and inference.

About the company

Autodesk builds software for architects, engineers, construction teams, product designers, and digital artists. Its products include AutoCAD for drafting, Revit for building models, Fusion for product development, and Maya for animation and visual effects. Professionals use these desktop and cloud tools to create digital designs, test alternatives, prepare drawings, and coordinate project information with colleagues before work reaches a building site, factory, or screen. Autodesk earns revenue through software subscriptions, enterprise agreements, and usage-based access, with cloud services connecting teams and their project data. Autodesk was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Revenue is growing: August 2026 Autodesk reported $2.05 billion for Q2 fiscal 2027, up 16% year over year.
  • Maintenance software expands the portfolio: August 2026 Autodesk completed its approximately $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX.
  • US retirement savings get support: Autodesk's 2026 401(k) match reaches $4,500 for eligible employees contributing $6,000.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition financing has a short maturity: August 2026 Autodesk borrowed $1 billion through a 364-day MaintainX term loan.
  • Sales staffing faces cuts: January 2026 Autodesk announced a 7% workforce reduction, concentrated in customer-facing sales teams.
  • US vacation accrual has a ceiling: Autodesk's full time nonexempt employees earn 10 hours monthly, capped at 200 hours.

What makes Autodesk unique

  • Product development shares one workspace: Fusion combines mechanical design, machining, simulation, and circuit-board layout in one cloud platform.
  • Building edits stay coordinated: Revit's parametric relationships automatically propagate component changes throughout the model and its drawings.
  • Specialist drafting uses one license: AutoCAD includes seven toolsets covering architecture, electrical, mechanical, mapping, plumbing, plants, and raster work.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

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