Intern, AI for Media & Entertainment

Key Skills

Algorithms, DevOps, JavaScript, Linux Operating system, Machine learning techniques, NumPy, Pandas, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, TensorFlow

Job Description

As an AI research intern for Media & Entertainment (M&E) within Autodesk Research, you will investigate the latest AI technologies to assist different types of content creators, including filmmakers, animators, visual artists, game designer, and youtubers. Over the course of the internship, you will help us lead the project forward with guidance from our team of HCI researchers, engineers, and M&E domain experts.

Responsibilities

• Perform applied research to investigate potential of several AI techniques for M&E industry, including machine learning/deep neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, optimizations, and symbolic reasoning

• Review relevant literature to identify emerging methods, technologies, and best practices

• Gather requirements and issues to explore and design

• Design and implement AI algorithms

• Develop prototypes for experimental M&E applications

• Validate prototypes with data analysis or user studies

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time student pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. in a field related to AI such as: Computer Science, Computational Design, Computer Graphics, Data Science, or Human-Computer Interaction

• Demonstrated expertise with peer-reviewed publications in international venues

• Solid background in machine learning and statistical methods

• Proficient in Python and either TensorFlow or PyTorch

• Experience in quick prototyping and scientific research methods

About the Canada Intern Program

The 2024 Canada program runs for 16 weeks (Jan 8th to April 26th for Winter Term and May 6th to August 23rd for Summer Term). As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, 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 options for 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.