Senior Principal Software Engineer, AEC Data

Position Overview

Are you a self-starter and technical catalyst with a proven track record of quickly tackling complex projects from inception to completion? If so, we have a unique role for you. Autodesk is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Senior Principal Software Engineer, AEC Data to join the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Platform Data team! In this role, you will be responsible for building for the services that power the data infrastructure of Autodesk's existing and future AEC products. You will lead other developers creating critical system components. You will brainstorm, prototype, and design solutions to complex and interesting problems. If you are a visionary and results-driven developer looking to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software projects from the ground up
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for software architecture and design decisions
• Quickly prototype and iterate to validate ideas and solutions
• Identify and foster innovation, promoting new technologies and best practices
• Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team
• Contribute to the strategic direction of our software development efforts
• Hands-on software development for infrastructure that will perform at scale

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of Software Development experience building enterprise level cloud services
• Experience building cloud services on Java using Spring desired
• Demonstrated ability to quickly tackle projects from the ground up
• Known for being a technical catalyst, driving innovation and excellence in previous roles
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong understanding of cloud-based architecture, serverless computing, and microservices
• Significant experience with AI development tools. Knowledgeable with LLMs, MCP, and various other AI technologies and concepts
• Experience in monitoring backend performance, ability to identify areas of improvement, and implement optimizations to enhance system scalability, response times, and resource utilization
• Experience with AWS services and technologies (e.g., EC2, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems design principles
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and related protocols (HTTP, JSON)
• Understanding of security principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms in AWS

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!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary Transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $160,800 and $260,150. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

Key skills/competency

• Cloud Architecture
• Microservices
• Distributed Systems
• Java/Spring
• AWS Services (EC2, Lambda, S3)
• AI/LLMs
• Backend Performance Optimization
• Technical Leadership
• Software Design
• Innovation