Principal Software Developer

Autodesk is seeking a Principal Software Developer for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Data team. This role involves developing and maintaining reliable, secure, high-performance cloud services, contributing to software design, and delivering scalable backend infrastructure. The developer will collaborate with product managers and architects to convert requirements into customer value, maintain high code quality, and provide technical leadership and mentorship within an Agile development environment.

Must Have

• Develop and maintain reliable, secure, high performance cloud services
• Contribute to software design and architecture using cloud design patterns
• Deliver scalable backend services and infrastructure through hands-on development
• Work with product managers, product owners, and architects on requirements
• Maintain high code quality through automated deployments and testing
• Provide technical leadership and support development manager
• Mentor and guide engineers in best practices
• Participate in on-call rotations for production systems
• 10+ years experience building modern full stack applications and cloud services
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python
• Experience with front end frameworks like React, NestJS, and Next.js
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, serverless computing, microservices, IaC, GitOps, AWS
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS
• Understanding of security principles, authentication, and authorization in AWS
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, ORM, caching
• Experience designing and working with distributed systems and RESTful APIs
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging patterns using SQS
• Experience monitoring backend performance and implementing optimizations
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Experience working in an Agile development environment

Good to Have

• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools and AI agents for automation
• MCP server or AI agent creation experience

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual cash bonuses
• Stock grants
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Culture of belonging

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Data team. AEC Data provides APIs and services that help customers access, use, and share data across their ecosystem. You will help build cloud-based collaboration capabilities across Autodesk design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reliable, secure, high performance cloud services
• Contribute to software design and architecture using cloud design patterns and strong engineering practices
• Deliver scalable backend services and infrastructure through hands-on development
• Work with product managers, product owners, and architects to convert high level requirements into incremental customer value
• Maintain high code quality through automated deployments, unit and integration testing, and continuous improvement practices
• Document and present technical solutions clearly and thoroughly
• For principal level, provide technical leadership and support the development manager in achieving on-time, high quality delivery of team commitments
• Mentor and guide engineers in best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance
• Participate in on-call rotations for production systems

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building modern full stack applications and cloud services in enterprise environments
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python
• Experience with front end frameworks and libraries such as React, NestJS, and Next.js
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, serverless computing, microservices, infrastructure as code, GitOps, and AWS best practices
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, and SNS
• Understanding of security principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms in AWS
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, ORM frameworks, and caching strategies
• Experience designing and working with distributed systems and RESTful APIs, including integration with internal and external team APIs
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging patterns using services such as SQS
• Experience monitoring backend performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing optimizations for scalability, response times, and resource usage
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Experience working in an Agile development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools and AI agents for automation
• MCP server or AI agent creation experience is a plus

Learn More

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-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,500 and $180,840. 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.

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

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