**Job Requisition ID #**
26WD101057
**Position Overview**
Graduate internships will explore new areas of technology and help Autodesk (as well as the academic community) understand how emerging technologies can be leveraged to improve creation and design processes.

Within the Future AI Experiences and HCI & Visualization research groups, you and your mentor(s) will arrive at a mutually agreed upon research project in the area of human-computer interaction or data visualization.

Over the course of the internship, you will drive that project forward with guidance from your mentor(s), including implementation, experimental validation, data analysis, etc.

Specific areas of interest for research projects include: Human-AI Collaboration, Agentic Co-Creation, User Interfaces for Generative AI or Machine Learning Systems, Information Visualization, Software Learning, Future of Work, Generative Design Tools, Interactive Fabrication, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality.

Based in Canada or USA.
**Responsibilities**
Support the research and design efforts by developing software prototypes and explore concepts
Conduct literature reviews
Gather requirements and issues to explore and design
Develop algorithms
Build prototypes to test and explore concepts
Conduct 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
**Minimum Qualifications**
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 Qualifications**
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 setting
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
**About the Canada Intern Program**
The 2027 Research Internship Program is a 16-week paid program running from May 24th to Sept 10 2027.

You'll contribute to meaningful projects, learn from industry leaders, and take part in tech talks and development opportunities.

Internships align with Autodesk's Flexible Workplace approach, supporting office, remote, and hybrid work based on business and team needs.

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Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

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**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.
**Belonging**
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**In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification**
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.

📌 PhD Researcher, HCI & Visualization Research (Toronto)
🏢 Autodesk
📍 Toronto