Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design, engineering, manufacturing, and entertainment software, is seeking a skilled Senior MLOps Developer to join our AI/ML Platform team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operationalization of machine learning models and the overall efficiency of our next-generation AI/ML platform used in the development of machine learning and generative AI solutions powering Autodesk’s suite of products and services. You will collaborate with research and product engineering from various domains including design, construction, manufacturing, and media &entertainment totosupport platform operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the operational excellence of our AI/ML Platform by implementing andoptimizingMLOpspractices

• Design and implement automated deployment pipelines for machine learning models, ensuring seamless transitions from development to production

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, andmaintainscalable infrastructure for model training, inference, and data processing

• Develop andmaintainrobust monitoring and logging systems to track model performance, system health, and overall platform efficiency

• Work closely with data developers to ensure efficient data pipelines for model training and validation

• Implement version control systems for machine learning models and contribute to model governance practices

• Contribute to the implementation of robust model governance practices, version control systems, and adherence to compliance standards. Uphold data privacy and ethical considerations, fostering trust in our AI/ML solutions

• Enforce security best practices and compliance standards in all aspects ofMLOps, ensuring data privacy and platform securit

• Identifyopportunities for process automation, optimization, and implement strategies to enhance the overallMLOpslifecycle

• Play a key role inidentifyingand resolving operational issues, contributing to incident response and system recovery

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, or related field

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps andMLOps, with a focus on deploying and managing machine learning models in production environments

• Proficiencyin implementing Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform or Ansible

• Strongexpertisein containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for orchestrating and scaling machine learning workloads

• Demonstratedexperience in setting up and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for machine learning projects

• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automating operational processes

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) for tracking system and model performance

• Understanding ofsecurity best practices inMLOps, including data encryption, access controls, and compliance standards

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams including data developers, software developers, and researchers

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issuesin a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS or Azure, for deploying and managing machine learning infrastructure

• Familiarity with databases and data storage solutions commonly used inMLOps, such as SQL, NoSQL, or data lakes

• Exposure to popular machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow,PyTorch) and their integration intoMLOpsprocesses

• Previousexperience with collaboration tools like Git for version control and Jira for project management

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and working in an iterative, collaborative environment