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Intern, AI Research Scientist, Motion Generation, Fall 2025

Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational software corporation that provides software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. Their mission is to empower innovators with design and make technology so they can achieve the new possible.

Autodesk

Employee count: 5000+

Canada only

Job Requisition ID #

24WD82922

Position Overview

Autodesk Research is a dynamic team of researchers, engineers, and industry domain experts who collaborate with leading academic and industry partners.

We are seeking an AI Research Scientist specializing in Motion Generation to intern with our Media and Entertainment research team this summer. Your work will focus on exploring novel motion generation techniques using state-of-the-art Machine Learning methods. You will work with other research scientists, ML engineers, and industry experts to deploy and validate your approach in the context of a character animation workflow, with the potential to significantly enhance the character animation pipeline for professional animators.

Our unique environment combines the best of academia with product-driven research. We have a strong track record of publishing at top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, and SIGGRAPH, and our research also contributes to cutting-edge features in Autodesk’s suite of products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement novel machine learning models for motion generation in the context of 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, technologies, and baseline approaches

  • Document research findings and present results to the broader research team and other stakeholders

  • Contribute to the publication of research papers and patents based on your findings

Minimum Qualifications

  • Full-time student pursuing an MS or Ph.D. (preferred) in Computer Science, Graphics, Machine Learning or similar in an accredited program with at least one academic term to complete post-internship

  • Proven experience in machine learning, with a focus 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

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

About the Canada Intern Program

The Fall 2025Canada Internship program runs for 16 weeks (September 2 - December 19, 2025). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with 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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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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About Autodesk

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At the heart of Autodesk is a culture driven by the mission to empower innovators everywhere to design and make anything. This ethos permeates the company, guiding how employees work, interact with each other, and connect with customers and partners. Autodesk fosters a culture of belonging, where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed and contribute their unique talents. The company strives to create an environment where everyone, regardless of their location or background, feels excited to come to work and can make a meaningful impact. This commitment to an inclusive and collaborative culture is seen as key to unlocking human ingenuity and driving innovation.

Autodesk's values – being optimistic, relentless, brave, ingenious, and trusted – unite its global team. These principles, remembered by the acronym One ORBIT, define what it means to be an Autodesker and shape the company's approach to problem-solving and its role in the world. The company emphasizes making things and encourages creativity and exploration among its employees, providing access to advanced machinery, technology, and software. This hands-on approach allows employees, many of whom are enthusiasts and hobbyists in fields that utilize Autodesk products, to directly engage with the tools they help create. Autodesk is a dynamic company that embraces change and provides its people with the tools and methods to navigate transformations effectively. The company believes in not just adapting to progress, but in actively making it, bringing new experiences, ideas, and value to its customers to help them advance their capabilities and create new opportunities. This people-centric strategy, encapsulated in their 'people strategic intent,' underscores the belief that empowering employees to thrive is directly linked to helping customers achieve better outcomes for their products, businesses, and the world.

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On-Site Mother's Room

Lactation facilities are available.

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