Senior Principal Software Engineer, AEC Data

Senior Principal Software Engineer, AEC Data

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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 Developer to join the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Platform Data team. In this role, you will be responsible for building 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.

• 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

• 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 is 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 and knowledge of LLMs and related AI concepts
• Experience monitoring backend performance and implementing optimizations for scalability and response times
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Dynamo
  
  DB, RDS)
• Understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, RESTful APIs, HTTP, and JSON
• Understanding of security principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms in AWS

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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!

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 the Autodesk benefits page.

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.

-based roles, we expect a starting base salary within the posted range. 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, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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