Autodesk · 14 hours ago
PhD Intern, HCI & Visualization Research
United States
Internship
Remote
InternAutodesk is a company that helps innovators turn their ideas into reality through software. They are seeking a PhD Intern to explore new areas of technology within the HCI and Visualization research group, focusing on human-computer interaction and data visualization projects.
3D TechnologyArchitectureConstructionManufacturingSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Support the research and design efforts by developing software prototypes
Conduct literature reviews
Gather requirements and issues to explore and design
Develop algorithms
Build prototypes to test and explore concepts
Conduct formal controlled psychological experiments to test research ideas and hypotheses
Measure human performance and cognition limitations related to interaction with technology
Conduct usability studies, ethnographic studies, heuristic evaluations, task analyses, structured interviews and surveys
Evaluate research findings and prototypes to make recommendations for impacting business and products
Explore new prototyping frameworks and technologies
Author a full research paper
Produce an accompanying research video
Present the results of your research externally and internally
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science or related field, with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction, and at least one academic term to complete post internship
Demonstrated expertise in the area of interactive technologies, with peer-reviewed publications on the topic in international venues
Strong communication skills and teamwork experience
Very strong technical skills in building software prototypes
Preferred
Experience with modern generative AI tools and frameworks (e.g., GPT, Llama, Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI)
Experience with web development and frameworks (e.g., React/Next.js, Node.js/Flask, etc.)
Experience interfacing with unique hardware modules
Experience developing software in a Windows or MacOS environment
Experience developing software for AR or VR equipment (e.g., Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro)
Experience with programming 3D graphics, Unity, Unreal Engine
Experimental design and data analysis
Rapid prototyping
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team; ability to work with minimum supervision, self-driven
Ability to deal with requirements from multiple sources and find solutions and deal with conflicts and compromises in a diplomatic manner
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with other teams
Ability to write clear, concise, correct technical material
Company
Autodesk
Autodesk develops 3D design software for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, and media industries.
Founded in 1982
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
CitibankOK Blockchain Capital
2025-07-01Acquired
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2020-08-25Seed
Leadership Team
Andrew Anagnost
President and Chief Executive Officer
Janesh Moorjani
CFO
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