Senior Director, .com and Commerce Engineering, APAC

Job Requisition ID #

25WD90679

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a visionary and dynamic Senior Director to lead our .com and Commerce Engineering teams across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This role is crucial to driving Autodesk's digital strategy and ensuring seamless online experiences. Reporting to the VP, .com & Commerce Engineering in our Growth Experience Technology (GET) organization, you will manage a fast-growing team of approximately 200 engineers, contractors, and cross-functional pod members, while building and scaling the regional execution of our digital commerce strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture:

• Cultivate a growth-mindset culture of trust, inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Partner with senior leadership to align APAC goals with global objectives
• Champion agile best practices (Scrum, Kanban, SRE) and iterative delivery methods
• Define and embed a diverse, high-performing global engineering team to deliver high-quality digital and commerce solutions
• Build a robust university recruiting pipeline and scalable interview processes; attract and develop top regional talent
• Provide regular coaching and mentoring, including 1:1s, career-pathing discussions for senior ICs and managers, and leadership development programs

Operational Management:

• Stand up modular “pods” on demand, overseeing day-to-day operations including SLIs/SLOs, CI/CD pipelines, incident response, and post-mortem rigor
• Measure and report on key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement in performance, quality, and cost efficiency
• Implement best practices, processes, and technologies to optimize workflow and enhance productivity
• Partner with Finance to build and manage hiring plans, headcount forecasts, and operating budgets

Collaboration & Communication:

• Represent the APAC region in global forums, providing insights and feedback to shape Autodesk’s digital roadmap
• Foster transparency and regular syncs across time zones, aligning cross-functional partners on priorities and roadmaps
• Quickly clarify ambiguous requirements to create actionable roadmaps that drive clarity across locations

Innovation & Development:

• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies (AI-driven personalization, headless commerce, cloud microservices) and methods to improve customer experience
• Invest in self-service platforms and automation to accelerate team velocity and resilience
• Drive the development and deployment of new digital features and functionalities
• Ensure compliance with regional regulations and standards pertaining to digital commerce and online presence

Customer Focus:

• Use data, analytics, and direct feedback to optimize every step of the digital commerce journey
• Drive initiatives that boost reliability, usability, customer satisfaction, and engagement across .com channels
• Champion customer-centric solutions and drive initiatives to increase satisfaction and loyalty

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred
• 15+ years in digital commerce, SaaS engineering leadership, with significant experience managing regional teams and driving global/follow-the-sun delivery
• Proven track record in developing and executing digital strategies within a large organization
• Deep understanding of APAC market dynamics, customer behaviour, and regulatory environment
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Experience with ecommerce platforms, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing tools

Ideal candidate

Proven Coaching & Mentoring:

• Track record of developing engineers into technical leaders and managers
• Experience running formal mentorship or leadership development programs

Campus & Early-Career Hiring Expertise:

• Hands-on experience partnering with an early careers team to build a university recruiting pipeline and scalable interview processes

Business & Financial Acumen:

• Comfortable owning hiring budgets, headcount planning, and resource-allocation trade-offs

Community & Brand Builder:

• Active presence in the tech ecosystem—conference speaking, open-source contributions, or meet-up leadership –– ambassador of Autodesk Brand in APAC

Emotional Intelligence & Presence:

• Exceptional ability to influence at all levels, conduct difficult conversations, and rally teams around a vision

Why Autodesk:

• Impact at Scale: Own key digital channels reaching millions of users worldwide
• Global Reach: Collaborate with top talent across APAC and North America
• Career Growth: Leadership development, continuous learning stipend, and clear promotion paths
• Culture & Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and a flexible work-life ethos
• Innovation & Sustainability: Join us in empowering innovators to design and create a better world for all

Join Autodesk to lead and shape the future of digital commerce in the APAC region, fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation while driving impactful customer-centric solutions.

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