Principal Software Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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3 Locations
Remote
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Cloud • Digital Media • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Industrial
Autodesk is a global leader in design and make technology that helps innovators everywhere solve today's challenges.
The Role
As a Principal Software Engineer at Autodesk, you will lead the design and development of secure and scalable full-stack applications. You will guide teams in adopting best practices, collaborate with product management, mentor junior developers, and ensure high availability of the application through effective troubleshooting and incident response.
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Job Requisition ID #

24WD80578

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a motivated, experienced and skilled engineer to join our Connected Delivery platform team. This platform is responsible for enabling discovery, download and install of all the Autodesk products, services and third-party apps. You'll be responsible for building a full stack application which is resilient scalable and highly available. As an ideal candidate, you have led teams developing modern web experiences with cloud services in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, design and develop high quality, secure, performant applications

  • Provide project and team leadership to break down, estimate, and organize work

  • Participate in agile ceremonies of scrum team

  • Work closely with product manager and team to understand and elaborate requirements

  • Provide guidance to own team and others on software development best practices

  • Work with team to troubleshoot code level problems quickly and efficiently

  • Identify risk and propose mitigation strategies associated with the design

  • Participate in code reviews to ensure new code conforms to highest standards

  • Interact with internal and external customers to identify and resolve product defects

  • Mentor and develop junior developers

  • Respond on rotation basis to escalated incidents after hours or on weekends to ensure 24/7 availability of our platform

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in computer science or related technical field (MS in Computer Science or a related degree is preferred)

  • Over 10 years of professional experience developing scalable, distributed applications

  • Part of a large distributed team with significant responsibility

  • Strong experience as a full-stack engineer developing and testing both frontend and backend

  • Strong experience in programming languages like TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS and NodeJS

  • Experience designing and building RESTful APIs using Microservices architecture

  • Strong experience with building cloud-based API platforms or backend systems

  • Strong knowledge of AWS, databases, and cloud architectures

  • Strong experience and understanding of working on Agile processes like SCRUM

  • Strong communication skills, and ability to influence without authority

  • Ability to write good design documents

  • Ability to cultivate consensus and alignment within and across teams

  • Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with C# and .NET framework

  • Experience with NextJS and NestJS

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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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?

Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

Top Skills

C#
JavaScript
Typescript
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
13,285 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything.

Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D.

We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife.

We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.

Why Work With Us

Our work is impactful. Our people are innovative. And our culture is inclusive. As our software shapes new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, you shape your career path. With us, you lead the way in achieving sustainability, resilient communities, and an equitable workforce. Discover #AutodeskLife. 

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