Software Engineer - II

This Software Engineer II role at Autodesk involves designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end web applications and critical enterprise platforms. The engineer will work with Java/Python, React.js, Node.js, and AWS services, focusing on building scalable, reliable solutions. Key responsibilities include developing RESTful APIs, integrating AI/ML models, and ensuring security best practices. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and high-quality decision-making within a fast-paced environment.

Must Have

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications using Java/Python (Django/FastAPI/Flask) and React.js, Node.js, JavaScript.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs, interact with SQL/MongoDB databases, and ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch).
• Collaborate with UI/UX, Product Management, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features efficiently.
• Write clean, maintainable, and test-driven code with appropriate documentation.
• Integrate AI/ML models into backend systems using OpenAI, HuggingFace, LangChain, or similar frameworks.
• Implement security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT authentication, and API access control.
• Participate actively in code reviews, architecture discussions, sprint ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize performance using caching, load balancing, and CI/CD best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high application availability.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in Java/Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) and JavaScript.
• Practical experience building web frontends using React.js, ES6+, and modern JavaScript tooling.
• Strong understanding of MySQL/MongoDB, including schema design and query optimization.
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation/CloudWatch.
• Familiarity with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
• Solid knowledge of REST API design, microservices, and distributed architecture.
• Experience integrating or working with AI/ML models, OpenAI APIs, HuggingFace, or LangChain.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Next.js or other server-side rendering frameworks.
• Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or other messaging systems.
• Exposure to GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Serverless Framework, or container orchestration.
• Experience in building LLM-based applications, chatbots, or RAG systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual cash bonuses
• Commissions for sales roles
• Stock grants
• Comprehensive benefits package

Position Overview

We are expanding our engineering team and are looking for a Software Engineer to help build, scale, and enhance critical enterprise platforms. This role will focus on designing and developing high-quality, reliable software solutions that support key business workflows and enable seamless collaboration across teams.

Our engineering culture emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and deliberate, high-quality decision-making. In this role, you will partner closely with product managers, UX designers, QA engineers, and cross-functional development teams to design and deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

The ideal individual brings a strong foundation in full-stack development, hands-on experience building enterprise-grade applications, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. Success in this role requires clear and effective communication, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications using Java/Python (Django/FastAPI/Flask) and React.js, Node.js, JavaScript
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs, interact with SQL/MongoDB databases, and ensure performance, reliability, and scalability
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch)
• Collaborate with UI/UX, Product Management, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features efficiently
• Write clean, maintainable, and test-driven code with appropriate documentation
• Integrate AI/ML models into backend systems using OpenAI, HuggingFace, LangChain, or similar frameworks
• Implement security best practices, including OAuth2, JWT authentication, and API access control
• Participate actively in code reviews, architecture discussions, sprint ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize performance using caching, load balancing, and CI/CD best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high application availability

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development
• Strong proficiency in Java/Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask) and JavaScript
• Practical experience building web frontends using React.js, ES6+, and modern JavaScript tooling
• Strong understanding of MySQL/MongoDB, including schema design and query optimization
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation/CloudWatch
• Familiarity with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices
• Solid knowledge of REST API design, microservices, and distributed architecture
• Experience integrating or working with AI/ML models, OpenAI APIs, HuggingFace, or LangChain
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Exposure to building LLM-based applications using latest technologies

Good to Have (Optional)

• Knowledge of Next.js or other server-side rendering frameworks
• Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or other messaging systems
• Exposure to GraphQL APIs
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Serverless Framework, or container orchestration
• Experience in building LLM-based applications, chatbots, or RAG systems