Summary

As a Responsible AI Research Scientist-Manager at Autodesk Research, you will lead the development of safe, reliable, and robust AI systems. This role involves working on cutting-edge projects in AI safety, trustworthy AI, and responsible AI practices across various domains like design systems, computer vision, and robotics. You will ensure AI systems are innovative and align with principles of safety, reliability, and societal benefit, shaping the future of AI applications at Autodesk and beyond.

Must Have

Lead research projects focused on responsible, safe, reliable, robust, and trustworthy AI.
Develop new ML models and AI techniques with emphasis on safety, reliability, and responsible implementation.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate responsible AI practices.
Publish papers and speak at conferences on topics related to responsible, safe, and reliable AI.
PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field with a focus on responsible, safe, and reliable AI.
Strong publication track record in responsible AI, safe AI, or reliable AI, robust AI domains.
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with generative AI, LLMs, diffusion models, and multi-modal models.
Strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning fundamentals.
Excellent coding skills in Python, with experience in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
Experience in applying responsible AI principles to real-world problems and products.

Good To Have

Experience with 3D machine learning techniques and their applications.
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and regulatory landscapes.
Knowledge of fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety in AI systems.
Experience in developing or implementing AI safety measures, such as robustness to distribution shift, uncertainty quantification, or AI alignment techniques.
Track record of contributing to open-source projects related to responsible AI or AI safety.

Job Requisition ID #

25WD86757

Position Overview

As a Responsible AI Research Scientist-Manager at Autodesk Research, you will be at the forefront of developing safe, reliable, and robust AI systems that help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. You will join our diverse team of scientists, researchers, engineers, and designers working on cutting-edge projects in AI safety, trustworthy AI, and responsible AI practices across various domains including design systems, computer vision, graphics, robotics, human-computer interaction, sustainability, simulation, manufacturing, architectural design, and construction.

As a key member of the AI Lab in Autodesk Research, you will leverage your expertise in responsible, safe, and reliable AI to ensure that our AI systems are not only innovative but also aligned with principles of safety, reliability, and societal benefit. Your work will be crucial in shaping the future of AI applications at Autodesk and beyond.

We are active in the wider research community, targeting publications at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, SIGGRAPH, FAccT, AIES, and others focused on AI safety and responsibility. We collaborate with leading academic and industry labs, combining the best of an academic environment with product-guided research. We are a global team, located in San Francisco, Toronto, London, and remotely.

Responsibilities

Lead research projects focused on responsible AI, safe AI, reliable AI, robust AI, and trustworthy AI within a global team
Develop new ML models and AI techniques with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and responsible implementation
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to integrate responsible AI practices across Autodesk's products and services
Review and synthesize relevant literature on AI safety, reliability, and responsibility to identify emerging methods, technologies, and best practices
Work towards long-term research goals in AI safety and responsibility, while identifying intermediate milestones
Build relationships and collaborate with academics, institutions, and industry partners in the field of responsible and safe AI
Explore new data sources and discover techniques for leveraging data in a responsible and reliable manner
Publish papers and speak at conferences on topics related to responsible, safe, and reliable AI
Think strategically about research directions that align with Autodesk's commitment to safe and responsible AI development
Interest & ability to grow and manage a small team inside the Autodesk AI Lab focusing on Responsible AI

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field with a focus on responsible, safe, and reliable AI
Strong publication track record in responsible AI, safe AI, or reliable AI, robust AI, or similar domains in top-tier conferences and/or journals
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with generative AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs), diffusion models, and multi-modal models such as Vision Language Models (VLMs)
Strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning fundamentals
Excellent coding skills in Python, with experience in PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience in applying responsible AI principles to real-world problems and products

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with 3D machine learning techniques and their applications in design, engineering, or manufacturing
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and regulatory landscapes
Knowledge of fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety in AI systems
Experience in developing or implementing AI safety measures, such as robustness to distribution shift, uncertainty quantification, or AI alignment techniques
Track record of contributing to open-source projects related to responsible AI or AI safety

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