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Autodesk

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25WD92020<div></div><div>
Position Overview</div><div></div><div>
Autodesk Research is a dynamic team of researchers, engineers, and industry domain experts who collaborate with leading academic and industry partners.</div><div>
We are seeking an AI Research Scientist specializing in Motion Generation to intern with our Media and Entertainment research team this summer. Your work will focus on exploring novel motion generation techniques using state-of-the-art Machine Learning methods. You will work with other research scientists, ML engineers, and industry experts to deploy and validate your approach in the context of a character animation workflow, with the potential to significantly enhance the character animation pipeline for professional animators.</div><div>
Our unique environment combines the best of academia with product-driven research. We have a strong track record of publishing at top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, and SIGGRAPH, and our research also contributes to cutting-edge features in Autodesk&rsquo;s suite of products.</div><div></div><div>
Responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
Develop and implement novel machine learning models for motion generation in the context of character animation</div></li><li><div>
Experiment with and analyze motion capture and key-framed animation datasets</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to integrate and test new methods within existing animation workflows</div></li><li><div>
Review relevant AI/ML literature to identify emerging methods, technologies, and baseline approaches</div></li><li><div>
Document research findings and present results to the broader research team and other stakeholders</div></li><li><div>
Contribute to the publication of research papers and patents based on your findings</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Minimum Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Full-time student pursuing an MS or Ph.D. (preferred) in Computer Science, Graphics, Machine Learning or similar in an accredited program with at least one academic term to complete post-internship</div></li><li><div>
Proven experience in machine learning, with a focus on motion generation or character animation</div></li><li><div>
Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch</div></li><li><div>
Experience conducting research and publishing results</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications</div><ul><li><div>
Previous publications in the field of motion generation</div></li><li><div>
Experience with Transformer and Diffusion-based models</div></li><li><div>
Experience developing for character animation tools like Maya or 3ds Max</div></li><li><div>
Passion for and experience in the character animation and/or visual effects industry</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Learn More</div><div></div><div>
About Autodesk</div><div>
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software &ndash; 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.</div><div></div><div>
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk &ndash; it&rsquo;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.</div><div></div><div>
When you&rsquo;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!</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Salary Transparency</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div>
Salary is one part of Autodesk&rsquo;s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate&rsquo;s experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range.</div><div></div><div>
For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between:</div><ul><li>
$47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students)</li><li>
$72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)</li><li>
$118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students)</li></ul><div></div><div>
Equal Employment Opportunity</div><div>
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.</div><div></div><div>
Diversity &amp; Belonging<br>
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: <div>https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging</div></div></div>

PhD Intern, AI Research Scientist, Motion Generation

Penrose Studios

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>CG Rigger</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><p><i>Penrose Studios crafts ground-breaking immersive stories, and needs your help building a platform for this new artistic medium. Penrose is looking for riggers/character technical directors to artfully mold 3D models into movable and appealing characters in the new mediums of Virtual and Augmented Reality.</i></p>
<div></div><p>Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Design, create, test and maintain character rigs/setups.</li><li>
Work with the modelers to create a model that meets technical needs.</li><li>
Collaborate with animators to design motion controls.</li><li>
Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems.</li><li>
Capable of writing pipeline tools to streamline the setup process.</li><li>
Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges.</li><li>
Consistently meet production goals as assigned by Production Management.</li></ul>
<p><b>Requirements</b></p>
<ul><li>Minimum of 4 years of rigging experience in Film, Television, or Video Game production</li><li>
A thorough understanding of anatomy, bio-mechanics, skinning and topology to produce appealing deformations</li><li>
Proficient with Maya and/or equivalent 3D program.</li><li>
Scripting skills in Maya API, MEL scripting, Python and/or equivalents</li><li>
Experience with setting up production pipelines while being able to follow guidelines</li><li>
Real time engine experience preferred (such as Unity, Unreal Engine 4)</li><li>
Additional experience with Animation, 3D modeling, and/or Texturing is a plus</li><li>
Experience with mo-cap animation pipelines is a plus</li><li>
Avid interest in the possibilities of Virtual Reality</li><li>
Self-motivated, excellent communicator, and a great team-player attitude</li><li>
Solid and consistent time-management skills.</li></ul>
 </div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Penrose is based in San Francisco, and also operates remotely.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

CG Rigger

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Effects Animator</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><p><i>Penrose Studios crafts ground-breaking immersive stories, and needs your help building a platform for this new artistic medium. We need animators to create awe-inspiring visual effects for our virtual reality experiences. You&rsquo;ll create real time effects such as fire, water, smoke, clouds, and a variety of other phenomena.</i></p>
<div></div><p>Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Build effects systems for real time animation</li><li>
Design particle and fluid simulations to create stunning effects</li><li>
Collaborate with graphics engineers to utilize proprietary effects systems</li><li>
Collaborate with creative leadership to design effects elements</li><li>
Design, implement, and maintain tools for a new VR production pipeline</li></ul>
<p>Requirements</p>
<ul><li>3+ years experience as an animator in film, commercials or game effects.</li><li>
Strong eye for motion and lighting for effects elements</li><li>
Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages</li><li>
Knowledge of Houdini effects tools</li><li>
Demo reel that demonstrates previous effects work</li></ul>
<p>Preferred</p>
<ul><li>Knowledge of C++</li><li>
Experience creating effects in Unreal Engine</li><li>
Experience with virtual reality</li><li>
Knowledge of real time effects techniques</li><li>
Ability to profile and optimize effects systems</li><li>
Knowledge of Maya, FumeFX, or other effects packages</li></ul>
 </div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Penrose is based in San Francisco, and also operates remotely.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Effects Animator

Hanson Bridgett

<div><p>6-8 Years of Experience</p><p><i>
San Francisco, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles (Hybrid)</i></p><p>
The Real Estate &amp; Environment Section is seeking an attorney with 6&ndash;8 years of experience in environmental law, including water law, environmental litigation, and compliance and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, along with experience in all phases of environmental litigation&mdash;including case management, motion practice, discovery, and handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Real estate litigation experience is a plus. Ideal candidates will have experience with at least some of the following: Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Endangered Species Act, CERCLA, RCRA, State voluntary cleanup program, CEQA, NEPA, and water rights. At Hanson Bridgett, you&rsquo;ll develop strong relationships with peers, partners, and clients&mdash;gaining exposure to all aspects of our work through challenging and meaningful cases, while working collaboratively to build a statewide environmental practice.</p><p>
This is a hybrid position based out of any of our California offices: San Francisco, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, or Los Angeles. The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $225,000 to $255,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.</p><p><i>
Direct Applicants Only.</i></p></div>

Environmental Associate

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
<br>USAO Northern District of California
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>25-NDCA-12806962-ES
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<b>Location:</b><br>
450 Golden Gate Ave
<br>San Francisco, CA 94102 - United States
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<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Friday, October 31, 2025
<br>About the Office
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The Northern District of California is one of the largest U.S. Attorney's Offices in the country with 138 attorneys located in the three-staffed offices: San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The Office prosecutes federal crimes, defends, and pursues the interest of the United States in civil cases. The office is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution of behalf of victims and taxpayers.
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The district stretches from the Monterey Coast to California's northern border with Oregon, and from the Pacific Ocean nearly to Sacramento in the East. Nearly 9 million people live, work, and raise their families in the Northern District of California. The District's main office is in San Francisco with branch offices in Oakland and San Jose, CA.
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Job Description
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As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division, attorneys will be responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, including offenses involving drug trafficking and smuggling; child exploitation; gang activity and violence; illegal immigration; national security and border security; elder abuse; cybercrime; theft of intellectual property; and financial crimes, complex fraud and/or corruption in government, health care, banking, securities, corporate activities, federal procurement, bankruptcies, and federal taxation. They will also work with law enforcement agencies to investigate such crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include working with law enforcement agencies and others to investigate allegations of criminal conduct, researching legal issues, drafting motions or motion responses, drafting search warrants, appearing before grand juries and in Court, and other litigation related duties.
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Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as an attorney's training and experience progress.
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Qualifications
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<b>Required Qualifications:</b><br>
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-J.D. judicial clerkships) preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level.
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If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"), please refer to Rule 3-310 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct: If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the DOJ or represent a client under investigation by the United States, please refer to Rule 1-7 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct and / or the relevant conflict of interest Rules of Professional Conduct in the jurisdiction in which you are licensed to practice. The U.S. Attorney's Office considers California Rule 1-7 to be implicated when an attorney licensed in California applies for a position with the U.S. Attorney's office while also representing a client in litigation opposing the U.S. or knowingly under investigation by the U.S.
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If you are a current employee of the DOJ who is under a term of commitment to another office, please include this information in your cover letter along with a statement of whether you have discussed your application with your current employer.
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United States citizenship is required.
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><br>
Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility and public service.
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<b>Security Requirements:</b><br>
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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<b>Selective Service:</b><br>
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
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<b>Residency Requirements:</b> Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C.§ 545 for district-specific information.
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The Residency Requirements ensure an adequate background investigation can be completed. It applies to all DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, whose job location is within the U.S. In addition, for a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S.; 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or, 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.
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You must meet all qualification requirements upon the submission date of your application.
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<b>Political Appointees (Current or Former):</b> The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
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Application Process
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Please apply directly on USAJobs - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/846878300
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Resumes must not exceed two pages. Please see the Required Documents section in USAJobs for more details.
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Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so kindly submit your materials as soon as possible.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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Salary
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Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $99,311 to $195,100 which includes 46.34% locality pay.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

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