This role pays more than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,743–$202,289
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$188k
versus about
$170k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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.
Autodesk currently has
17 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$139,000–$249,260
across 17 roles with salary data.
The Principal Data Scientist joins the Experience Foundations team within an Engineering group focused on building frameworks to evaluate AI systems for a next-generation agentic product platform. This role involves developing fundamental evaluation techniques, creating algorithms for quality scores, and defining success metrics for multi-step, personalized workflows. You will design predictive models to analyze user behavior and intent, establish data instrumentation standards for agent-based systems, and develop prototypes for optimizing non-deterministic experiences. Key technical requirements include expertise in predictive modeling like classification and sequence models, experience with LLMs, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems, as well as knowledge of 2D/3D geometric data representations. You will collaborate across teams to integrate intelligence into agent orchestration while translating complex product questions into structured analytical programs using A/B testing and causal inference to solve challenges in AI system design.
What does a Data Scientist earn in California?
Median $208978 from 66 postings across 27 companies.
Python
AWS
Spark
SQL
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Transformers
Graph ML
Agentic AI
Scala
R
Big Data
Clustering
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Sentiment Analysis
Time Series
Python
AWS
Spark
SQL
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Transformers
Graph ML
Agentic AI
Scala
R
Big Data
Clustering
Classification
Sentiment Analysis
Time Series
Statistical Modeling