Job Requisition ID #

25WD90275

Position Overview

Are you a seasoned backend engineer who thrives on solving complex problems at scale? Do you want to shape the architecture of systems that impact millions of users globally? At Autodesk, we’re building the future of cloud platforms, and looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the way.

Join a high-impact team of curious, driven, and collaborative engineers working on Autodesk’s next-generation Consumption platform to build the Consumption-based business model. This is your opportunity to influence architectural decisions, scale distributed systems, and cross-functional teams while solving complex challenges in reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.

You'll work in a dynamic environment that values autonomy, innovation, and end-to-end ownership. If you're passionate about clean architecture, scalable platforms, and lead projects, you’ll thrive here.

Responsibilities:

Develop high-quality, secure, and reliable code following best practices, including unit testing, coding guidelines, and security standards via Agentic AI-Assisted Programming

Build and optimize scalable, distributed systems, microservices to support Autodesk’s global Consumption platform

Conduct code and document reviews to ensure best practices and maintain high code quality

Follow Agile principles, participate in Scrum ceremonies, and collaborate with peer engineers to estimate, plan, and deliver sprint goals

Troubleshoot and resolve code-level issues quickly and efficiently

Influence the architecture and design of secure, scalable, and maintainable real-time software solutions

Contribute to technical roadmap and technical debt elimination, balancing time, resource, and quality constraints to achieve business and strategic goals and requirements

Support production deployments, operations, and ongoing maintenance as part of end-to-end platform ownership
 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of professional software engineering experience

Proven track record of solving complex technical + business problems at scale (high-traffic, low latency, global traffic, multi-region fail-over)

Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams 

Experience of backend development, real-time streaming processing, distributed systems

Proficiency in programming languages (e.g Java, Python, or Go)

Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, Fargate, SQS, DynamoDB, Aurora and other cloud technologies

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly

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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 – 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. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. 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
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