Autodesk
Intern, AI Research Scientist, Motion Generation, Fall 2025
NewPayCompetitive
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
#SoftwareDevelopment #MachineLearning #InternshipOpportunity #CharacterAnimation #FlexibleWorkEnvironmentAbout 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.