Principal Data Scientist
Autodesk
ON, CA; ON, CA; Vancouver, BC, CA · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Job Requisition ID #
26WD101222
Position Overview
With the current footprint in construction projects and recent acquisitions, Autodesk is well equipped to revolutionize construction industry. The team is responsible for ensuring that company has an accurate and practical understanding of our cloud platform usage health and ensuring we can understand our customers better and make data driven decisions as an organization and improve product, business, adoption, and sales operation by applying data science. We work in close sync with our executive staff due to our direct impact on Autodesk Construction Solution business.
Responsibilities
Work alongside a product development team and apply data mining, analytics and machine learning methods to understanding how customers use, adopt and achieve successful outcomes with our products
Lead junior/ senior data scientists and analysts. Apply statistical techniques to model customer behavior and trends to identify potential opportunities for growth and improvement
Building statistical models (both predictive and descriptive) for customer lifetime value modeling, retention modeling etc
The ideal candidate is a strong data scientist who thinks outside the box, is naturally curious, highly collaborative, and has a passion for tackling complex data-centric problems
Minimum Qualifications
MS/PhD in the fields of: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Statistics/Analytics, Computer Science, or other relevant fields
Proficient in Python
Experience working with relational SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Experience working with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive)
Experience in statistical programming tools such as R, Matlab, SAS, Python data science toolkits, etc.
Experience with data science toolkits like pandas, Jupyter, scikit, TensorFlow, etc.
Familiarity with Statistics concepts and analysis, e.g. hypothesis testing, regression, experimental design, etc.
Familiarity with Machine Learning techniques, e.g. classification, clustering, regularization, optimization, dimension reduction, etc.
Experience implementing reporting programs like Domo, Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.
Experience in data visualization tools
Experience in customer analytics
Good communication skills and ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical audience as well
The Ideal Candidate
A curious individual who believes that data is the best tool to understand what is happening
An eager learner who will continually seek to expand their skills to new tools, techniques, and systems
A strong communicator who can understand complex patterns and simplify them down
A self-starter who finds new ways to solve problems
You have experience owning complex projects from start to finish. You define a data science roadmap and execute against it in collaboration with others
You are passionate about insights, not just data. You’re a strategic thinker and are able to synthesize methodology and data into actionable business and/or product strategy from your analyses
About Autodesk Construction Solutions Autodesk has fully reimagined the construction business for the digital age, enabling companies to address the most important challenges they face today while preparing for new ways of working in the future. The Autodesk Construction Solutions (ACS) portfolio connects the office, trailer and field so customers can move seamlessly through each phase of a building's lifecycle - from design and pre-construction to construction, turnover and operations - with best-in-class solutions that include Assemble Systems, BIM 360, BuildingConnected and PlanGrid. General contractors, subcontractors, and owners around the world rely on ACS to win more work, enhance collaboration, speed decision-making, reduce risk, and improve overall project outcomes.
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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 – 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!
Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $129,000 and $189,200. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
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