Autodesk

Intern, AI Research Scientist, Motion Generation, Fall 2025

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PayCompetitive
LocationSan Francisco/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 24WD82922
      Employer Industry: Software Development and Technology Solutions

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Paid internship for a 16-week program with valuable industry experience
      - Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that contribute to character animation technology
      - Mentorship from industry leaders and participation in tech talks for professional development
      - Flexible workplace options supporting office, remote, and hybrid work preferences
      - Chance to publish research papers and patents based on your findings
      - Collaborative environment that fosters innovation and personal growth

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Develop and implement novel machine learning models for motion generation in character animation
      - Experiment with and analyze motion capture and key-framed animation datasets
      - Collaborate with a cross-functional team to integrate and test new methods within existing animation workflows
      - Review relevant AI/ML literature to identify emerging methods and technologies
      - Document research findings and present results to the broader research team and stakeholders

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Full-time student pursuing an MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Graphics, Machine Learning, or a related field
      - Proven experience in machine learning, focusing on motion generation or character animation
      - Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
      - Experience conducting research and publishing results

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Previous publications in the field of motion generation
      - Experience with Transformer and Diffusion-based models
      - Experience developing for character animation tools like Maya or 3ds Max
      - Passion for and experience in the character animation and/or visual effects industry

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  • About the company

      Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational software corporation that makes software services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries.