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26WD100188, Senior Principal AI/ML Developer
Position Overview
At GET (Growth Experience Technology), we fuel sustainable growth by rethinking how customers discover, buy, and use Autodesk. Our focus is creating a seamless, data-driven experience that feels simple, predictable, and tailored to customer needs—while also making it easier and more efficient for our teams to support them. To get there, we're building smarter digital experiences, strengthening our platforms, and making our sales and marketing efforts much more efficient and connected. While the product experience will play a key role, a real unlock will come from the technologies that power better customer insights, more personalized engagement, and faster sales cycles.
Our GET Applied AI org is looking for a seasoned Sr. Principal Scientist/Machine Learning Developer to drive data-informed decisions for Autodesk B2C business. You will play a critical role in helping Autodesk build the eCommerce platforms of the future. Data Scientists/MLE are both data/research scientists and software developers, who develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms. Unlike other companies that separate these roles, our Data Scientists work on projects from ideation to implementation. As a Senior Principal Data Scientist at Autodesk, you will be responsible for the development and training of cutting-edge machine learning models and algorithms that can effectively leverage our users’ platform activities and industry trends to create personalized recommendations that are delivered to our users at the optimal moment.
Responsibilities
- Act as a champion for a data-driven culture, evangelizing best practices and shape the direction of key data science areas - segmentation, recommendation systems, forecasting, product analytics, churn prediction and insights
- Identify, design, prototype, and build scalable end-to-end ML pipelines that enhance Autodesk’s eCommerce personalization at scale
- Develop and implement robust experimentation frameworks to increase velocity while maintaining scientific rigor, enabling rapid iteration and deployment of personalization models
- Craft compelling Stories and make logical recommendations based on insights of data and ML models
- Partner with cross-functional teams to initiate, lead and drive to completion large-scale/complex strategic projects for teams, departments and the company
- Act as a thought partner to senior cross-functional leaders to prioritize/scope projects, provide recommendations, and evangelize data-driven business decisions in support of strategic goals
- Mentor and guide junior data scientists/MLE by helping with project planning, technical decisions, and code and document review
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, a related technical field
- 10 years of experience leading technical project strategy, ML design, and optimizing industry-scale ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning)
- 7 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with data mining, and information retrieval
- Experience in A/B testing and experimental design
- Strong understanding of statistics, probability, and financial modeling
- Ability to translate data insights into business impact
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in a quantitative discipline: data science, statistics, computer science, a related technical field
- 15+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning design, development and deployment, ideally in eCommerce domain
- Hands-on experience with cloud machine learning platform (AWS, Azure) and MLOps best practices
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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!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $178,875 and $320,650. 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
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
Job Requisition ID #
26WD100188
26WD100188, Senior Principal AI/ML Developer
Position Overview
At GET (Growth Experience Technology), we fuel sustainable growth by rethinking how customers discover, buy, and use Autodesk. Our focus is creating a seamless, data-driven experience that feels simple, predictable, and tailored to customer needs—while also making it easier and more efficient for our teams to support them. To get there, we're building smarter digital experiences, strengthening our platforms, and making our sales and marketing efforts much more efficient and connected. While the product experience will play a key role, a real unlock will come from the technologies that power better customer insights, more personalized engagement, and faster sales cycles.
Our GET Applied AI org is looking for a seasoned Sr. Principal Scientist/Machine Learning Developer to drive data-informed decisions for Autodesk B2C business. You will play a critical role in helping Autodesk build the eCommerce platforms of the future. Data Scientists/MLE are both data/research scientists and software developers, who develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms. Unlike other companies that separate these roles, our Data Scientists work on projects from ideation to implementation. As a Senior Principal Data Scientist at Autodesk, you will be responsible for the development and training of cutting-edge machine learning models and algorithms that can effectively leverage our users’ platform activities and industry trends to create personalized recommendations that are delivered to our users at the optimal moment.
Responsibilities
- Act as a champion for a data-driven culture, evangelizing best practices and shape the direction of key data science areas - segmentation, recommendation systems, forecasting, product analytics, churn prediction and insights
- Identify, design, prototype, and build scalable end-to-end ML pipelines that enhance Autodesk’s eCommerce personalization at scale
- Develop and implement robust experimentation frameworks to increase velocity while maintaining scientific rigor, enabling rapid iteration and deployment of personalization models
- Craft compelling Stories and make logical recommendations based on insights of data and ML models
- Partner with cross-functional teams to initiate, lead and drive to completion large-scale/complex strategic projects for teams, departments and the company
- Act as a thought partner to senior cross-functional leaders to prioritize/scope projects, provide recommendations, and evangelize data-driven business decisions in support of strategic goals
- Mentor and guide junior data scientists/MLE by helping with project planning, technical decisions, and code and document review
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, a related technical field
- 10 years of experience leading technical project strategy, ML design, and optimizing industry-scale ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, data processing, debugging, fine tuning)
- 7 years of experience with design and architecture; and testing/launching software products
- 10+ years of hands-on experience with data mining, and information retrieval
- Experience in A/B testing and experimental design
- Strong understanding of statistics, probability, and financial modeling
- Ability to translate data insights into business impact
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in a quantitative discipline: data science, statistics, computer science, a related technical field
- 15+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning design, development and deployment, ideally in eCommerce domain
- Hands-on experience with cloud machine learning platform (AWS, Azure) and MLOps best practices
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!
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $178,875 and $320,650. 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
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
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Align your portfolio to Autodesk's platform strategy
Principal roles at Autodesk are evaluated on domain depth, not breadth. Frame your work around specific products like Fusion, BIM 360, or Autodesk Platform Services to signal you can lead at the platform level, not just contribute to it.
Verify your visa category before applying
Autodesk sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT for Principal-level roles, but your eligibility depends on your nationality and current status. Confirm your category aligns before engaging a recruiter so you can address sponsorship directly and confidently.
Target teams actively filing Labor Condition Applications
Search DOL's LCA disclosure data for Autodesk filings tied to Principal-level job titles. Teams that have recently filed are actively hiring sponsored talent, giving you a more targeted shortlist than a broad job board search.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Principal openings by visa type
Browse Principal roles at Autodesk filtered by the visa category you need. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship-confirmed openings so you can prioritize applications where your status is already supported rather than discovering this after an offer.
Get your offer letter language right before signing
Autodesk's offer letters for sponsored hires typically reference the visa type and start date tied to a USCIS approval or transfer. Before signing, confirm the letter specifies portability rights if you're mid-process on an existing H-1B or EB petition.
Plan around PERM timing if a Green Card is your goal
Autodesk sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for Principal roles, but PERM recruitment audits require documented evidence of a good-faith hiring process. Raise your long-term immigration goals during the offer stage, not after you've started, so the employer-initiated PERM clock starts early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Autodesk sponsor H-1B visas for Principals?
Yes, Autodesk sponsors H-1B visas for Principal-level roles. The company files both new cap-subject petitions and transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status. Principal positions typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria given the degree requirements in engineering, computer science, or design disciplines. If you're targeting a role here, confirm the specific team's sponsorship posture during the recruiter screen.
How do I apply for Principal jobs at Autodesk?
Apply directly through Autodesk's careers portal, where Principal roles are listed by product area and function. You can also browse sponsorship-confirmed openings on Migrate Mate, which filters Autodesk's Principal listings by visa type so you can identify roles aligned with your work authorization before applying. Tailor your application to the specific platform or product domain the team owns.
Which visa types does Autodesk commonly sponsor for Principal roles?
Autodesk sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1 visa, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Principal positions. Australian citizens are well-positioned to use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews in two-year increments. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories can pursue the TN visa. H-1B remains the most common path for other nationalities.
What qualifications does Autodesk expect for Principal-level roles?
Principal roles at Autodesk generally require significant experience leading complex initiatives independently, whether in software engineering, product design, UX, data science, or architecture technology. A relevant bachelor's degree is the baseline, but many Principal postings reflect expectations of advanced degrees or equivalent industry depth. For sponsored candidates, your degree field must align with the role's specialty occupation classification under USCIS standards.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship at Autodesk?
If you need a new H-1B and aren't transferring an existing one, USCIS's annual cap lottery runs in March for an October 1 start date. That gap means an offer accepted in spring may not result in work authorization until fall. Autodesk can file under premium processing to accelerate the approval decision to 15 business days once selected, but lottery registration itself cannot be expedited.