PhD Intern - AI Researcher for CAD (B-Rep) Generation

Autodesk is a leader in software that enables innovative design and engineering solutions. The PhD Intern - AI Researcher will work with the Autodesk AI Lab team to explore the application of generative AI in computer-aided design, focusing on adapting large language models to generate CAD objects and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Finetune LLMs such as Qwen 3, gpt-oss to generate CAD shapes
• Develop techniques based on RAG and external memory to handle long contexts of over 30,000 tokens that may contain CAD models that have been previously generated or exist in catalogues
• Evaluate model outputs using standard metrics for CAD shapes including validity of the B-Reps, and prompt following
• Document research findings, present internally to stakeholders and publish if new discoveries are made

Skills

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with deep learning and LLMs, particularly, experience in finetuning large frontier models, tool calling, and RAG
• Strong Python coding skills and collaborative development using Git
• Familiarity with 3D topological data structures such as the half-edge data structure meshes and B-Reps, geometry processing, and CAD frameworks such as OpenCascade is a strong advantage

Benefits

• All internships are paid.
• Be mentored by industry leaders
• Participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development
• Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences.

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