Posted 9 days ago
PhD Researcher, HCI & Visualization Research
@ Autodesk
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Autodesk is hiring a PhD researcher for a 16-week paid research internship in HCI and visualization, running May 24 to September 10, 2027. The intern will drive a mutually agreed research project, build software prototypes, run experiments and user studies, and publish a paper and research video. The posting offers flexible office, remote or hybrid work and is open to candidates based in Canada or the USA.
Responsibilities:
- Develop software prototypes to support research and design
- Conduct literature reviews and experiments
- Run usability and user studies
- Author a full research paper and research video
- Present research results internally and externally
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a PhD in Computer Science or related field, specializing in HCI
- At least one academic term remaining after the internship
- Peer-reviewed publications in interactive technologies
- Very strong technical skills in building software prototypes
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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- 2026-10-28
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- 2026-10-14
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- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Software development |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment. We empower innovators everywhere to solve challenges, big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products and more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all. Over 100…
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Job Requisition ID #
26WD101057Position 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 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
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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We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. 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.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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