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Job Requisition ID #<\/span>25WD88166<\/span>Position Overview<\/b><\/span>As the Principal Software Development Engineer, you will be part of the AI, Data & Automation Organization (AIDA) within Autodesk\u2019s Enterprise Systems and Experience (ESE). AIDA is instrumental in enabling enterprise teams and customer-facing organizations to leverage AI, Data and Automation more effectively resulting in solutions that are combined with intelligent features and powerful automation through platforms we build and deliver. We are focused on bringing proactive tools, automation, and AI-enabled Intelligence to the existing processes across ESE & to other internal organizations associated with DevOps, Product Engineering, Specialized Services, Developer Enablement & Customer Experience, etc. Our team has a lot of visibility and the impact of our work is directly related to Autodesk business results. We value the culture, transparency and collaboration in our team and at Autodesk in general, we take pride in our global diversity and how we work and talk with one another. This is a hybrid role based in Bengaluru, India.<\/span>Responsibilities<\/b><\/span>Technical Excellence & Engineering<\/span>Demonstrate deep expertise in areas such as cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures<\/span>Design and evolve large-scale, reliable, and secure systems with a focus on performance, maintainability, and operational excellence<\/span>Stay hands-on when needed\u2014prototyping, debugging, and delivering high-impact components<\/span>Platform Engineering & Architecture<\/span>Build foundational platforms and shared services that enable rapid development and innovation across multiple teams<\/span>Design systems for extensibility, multi-tenancy, and future growth \u2014 not just immediate product requirements<\/span>Champion reusable \u201cbuilding blocks\u201d over siloed point solutions<\/span>Strategic & Business Alignment<\/span>Connect technical decisions to broader business goals (e.g., cost optimization, customer impact, faster time to market)<\/span>Prioritize initiatives based on a balance of technical merit and strategic business value<\/span>Influence product direction through a strong technical voice in cross-functional forums<\/span>Technical Leadership<\/b><\/span>Lead through influence and expertise across diverse engineering teams<\/span>Drive architectural decisions, mentor senior engineers, and contribute to a culture of engineering rigor and excellence<\/span>Facilitate knowledge sharing, tech strategy reviews, and cross-team collaboration<\/span>Systems Thinking & Complex Problem Solving<\/span>Approach challenges holistically, considering code, infrastructure, team dynamics, and business context<\/span>Navigate ambiguity and deliver clarity through well-thought-out decisions and forward-looking designs<\/span>Balance short-term execution with long-term system health and scalability<\/span>Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration<\/span>Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, from engineers to executives<\/span>Adapt communication styles to suit the audience \u2014 technical deep dives vs. strategic roadmaps<\/span>Build strong partnerships with Product, Infrastructure, Security, and Business teams<\/span>Execution & Results Delivery<\/span>Own delivery from concept through deployment and adoption \u2014 ensuring business and customer impact<\/span>Decompose complex initiatives into actionable work across teams, ensuring high-quality execution<\/span>Lead cross-team engineering programs with clarity, accountability, and alignment<\/span>Adaptability & Continuous Learning<\/span>Stay current on evolving technologies, best practices, and industry trends<\/span>Encourage experimentation and innovation in tools, architecture, and engineering processes<\/span>Foster a team culture grounded in curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement<\/span>Minimum Qualifications<\/b><\/span>10+ years of professional software development experience, including deep expertise in building and scaling distributed systems, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and event-driven architectures<\/span>Expertise in Python (or similar modern programming languages) with experience delivering scalable, production-grade systems<\/span>Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end system design, development, and operational excellence for critical production systems<\/span>Strong understanding of security best practices, observability (monitoring, logging, alerting), and reliability engineering principles<\/span>Proven ability to design and evolve foundational platforms that accelerate development across multiple business units<\/span>Demonstrated ownership of initiatives from idea to production launch, with measurable business or customer impact<\/span>Experience designing systems supporting millions of users or high-throughput environments (enterprise scale<\/span>Experience working across multiple technical domains (e.g., backend, cloud infrastructure, security, data engineering, automation, CI\/CD) and demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies<\/span>Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with product, security, operations, infrastructure, and business teams<\/span>Ability to solve ambiguous, complex problems by considering technical, business, and organizational perspectives<\/span>Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership<\/span>Experience mentoring senior engineers (Staff\/Principal) and fostering a culture of engineering excellence<\/span>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience<\/span>Preferred Qualifications<\/b><\/span>Experience mentoring Staff Engineers or building “Tech Culture” initiatives (like Engineering Excellence and Reliability Programs)<\/span>Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline<\/span>Experience in building AI and Machine Learning solutions<\/span>Experience scaling systems to millions of users or high-throughput enterprise environments<\/span>Contributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or speaking at major industry events<\/span>Hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, CI\/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC)<\/span>Experience mentoring Staff Engineers or building “Tech Culture” initiatives (like Engineering Excellence and Reliability Programs)<\/span>#LI-RV1<\/span>Learn More<\/span>About Autodesk
\n Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software \u2013 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.<\/span>We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk \u2013 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.<\/span>When you\u2019re 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!<\/span>Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk\u2019s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate\u2019s 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.<\/span>Diversity & Belonging
\n We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:<\/span>Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?<\/span>Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).<\/p>\n

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