Principal Software Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As Autodesk transitions from a world of files to products powered by cloud data services, this role involves building the core cloud fabric and kernel. The Principal Software Engineer will contribute to building a client-side data platform for providing a seamless cloud data experience. Responsibilities include working on a scrum team, contributing to large-scale projects, influencing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality code. They will also be expected to provide technical support, lead technical discussions, and mentor team members, with a focus on design, performance, and scalability.
Must have:
  • Proven experience in .Net and C# in Windows Desktop environment
  • Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture
  • Experience in code review following all best practices
  • Knowledge of test-driven development
  • Mastery in software engineering tools like Git/GitHub & Jenkins

Job Details

Job Requisition ID #

25WD87957

Position Overview

As we transition from a world of files to that of products powered by cloud data services, we’re building our core underlying cloud fabric and kernel that is comprised of massively scalable, always-on, globally-deployed cloud services that underpin our customer facing systems. In order to provide a seamless cloud data experience for our customers we’re building a platform that bridges existing products and solutions with our cloud data platform.

We are seeking a highly proficient principal software engineer to help in building our client-side data platform. The successful candidate should have a strong sense of ownership and be able to drive projects through completion. They should be well versed in building highly optimised SDKs and components that can be used in cross-platform environments.

Responsibilities
  • Work on a scrum team of about 7 – 10 team members
  • Demonstrate impact and influence across teams outside of the direct organization
  • Contribute significantly to large-scale, intricate projects involving multiple engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Spearhead solutions for uncertain milestones, from requirement clarification and scope planning to ensuring delivery
  • Influence cross-functional teams and contribute to large-scale projects
  • Be a role model for working in the production codebase for Autodesk Platform Services (C# / .Net Framework & Core) to deliver high-quality, secure, and stable code
  • Develop, troubleshoot, test, and debug C# .Net components
  • Engage directly with customers to provide technical support for complex issues
  • Be a technical leader who influences technical decisions across multiple teams
  • Write technical design documents, participate in design and code reviews within the team, across teams, develop estimates for tasks, and document code
  • Work with an extended team of software developers, QAs, and Product Managers and Architects in the US and other worldwide engineering sites
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily scrum meetings, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
  • Act as a Product owner for the team; balancing requirements from different sources like PM, Architectural roadmap, and service/component improvement
  • Lead team initiatives and drive key business outcomes
  • Navigate uncertain milestones from concept to successful delivery
  • Lead technical discussions and incident resolutions
  • Mentor team members and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert, make significant contributions to design
  • Utilize expertise in .Net and C#, along with a strong grasp of key design principles
  • Design solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, resiliency, and cost

Minimum Qualifications
  • Proven experience as a software engineer, with a focus on .Net and C# in Windows Desktop environment
  • Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture.
  • Experience in code review following all best practices
  • Knowledge of test-driven development.
  • Mastery in software engineering tools, including Git/GitHub & Jenkins & experience with build and deployment processes.

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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

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Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. 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.

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