Senior Research Engineer, Computer Vision & Robotics

Autodesk

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Senior

141k-229k

14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Autodesk Research is seeking a software engineer with computer vision expertise to develop next-generation tools within various disciplines including robotics. The role involves supporting the transformation of research ideas into practical systems, working in an agile environment, and contributing to designing scalable, future-proof systems that facilitate collaboration among users. The company values innovation, diversity, and a culture that guides how employees work, connect, and contribute to building a better world.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize computer vision algorithms for object detection, pose estimation, segmentation, tracking, and image/video analysis
Evaluate and benchmark different deep-learning based computer vision models, ensuring high accuracy, performance, and efficiency
Design and implement a system architecture that supports extensibility and future development
Research and integrate third-party robotics, perception, and machine learning software libraries as needed
Contribute to the development of documentation, code reviews, and best practices for the team
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to integration, performance, or functionality

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Excellent programming & software development skills using Python & modern C++
2+ years of experience developing computer vision applications with a focus on deep-learning approaches, including object detection, pose estimation, segmentation, and video/image analysis
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
An excellent communicator, writer, and a team player

Nice to Have

Experience in building extensible and modular systems
Experience working with large codebases
Proficiency with computer vision libraries and tools (e.g., OpenCV, YOLO, Segment Anything, Detectron2)
Understanding of AI/ML concepts, with hands-on experience in training and fine-tuning models using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent work experience

Benefits & Perks

Health and financial benefits
Time away and everyday wellness programs
Competitive compensation package including salary, bonuses, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits
Starting base salary in the range of $141,400 to $228,800 (for U.S.-based roles), with potential to exceed based on experience and location

Working at Autodesk

Autodesk takes pride in its culture that guides how employees work and treat each other, connect with customers and partners, and show up in the world. The company fosters a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and meaningful work that helps build a better world.

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