Distinguished Applied AI Engineer, AI Transformation

Autodesk

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$212,625–$381,150 / yr
Posted
24 days ago

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This role $297k
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About Autodesk

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, enabling users to imagine, design, and create a better world.

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TL;DR · Distinguished Applied AI Engineer, AI Transformation

As the Distinguished Applied AI Engineer in Autodesk’s Growth Experience Technology (GET) team, you will lead the strategic adoption of AI across marketing, sales, commerce, and customer success platforms. Your daily responsibilities include defining an AI roadmap that prioritizes investments in personalization, conversational experiences, and content optimization while guiding build-vs-buy decisions to ensure alignment with business outcomes. You will also develop reusable AI patterns and operationalize responsible AI principles, ensuring transparency and fairness across GTM systems such as Salesforce and Adobe. This role requires expertise in AI ecosystems, ML platform operations, and a deep understanding of modern SaaS architectures, alongside strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional execution.

What you'll do

  • Define strategic roadmap for AI adoption across GTM platforms.
  • Evaluate build-vs-buy decisions for AI capabilities within Autodesk.
  • Guide ML practitioners to design scalable specialized systems.
  • Develop deep understanding of GTM technology stack for AI integration.
  • Embed principles of transparency and fairness in GET’s AI initiatives.
  • Identify and codify reusable AI patterns for consistent deployment.
  • Measure business impact of AI initiatives through success metrics.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, data strategy, or platform-driven transformation roles.
  • Proven ability to connect AI capabilities to business value and drive cross-functional execution.
  • Deep understanding of modern SaaS architectures and AI ecosystems (LLMs, GenAI).
  • Strong analytical skills for build-vs-buy decisions and vendor evaluation.
  • Excellent communication and influence skills across executive and technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with Responsible AI frameworks and compliance considerations.

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