**Job Requisition ID #** 25WD89482 **Position Overview** We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to help build our next-generation cloud-based CAD platform. This role is ideal for someone with strong software engineering experience and a solid understanding of mechanical engineering concepts, linear algebra, and CAD workflows, especially with tools like Autodesk Inventor and/or Fusion 360. Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and Qt is a strong plus. You’ll contribute to the design and development of scalable, collaborative, and high-performance tools that empower engineers and designers to innovate in the cloud. **Responsibilities:** + **Develop Cloud-Based Features:** Design and implement robust, scalable software components for 3D modeling, simulation, and collaboration + **Collaborate Across Teams:** Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver intuitive and powerful CAD tools + **CAD Integration:** Leverage your experience with Inventor and/or Fusion 360 to ensure seamless interoperability and user-centric design + **Apply Engineering Knowledge:** Use your understanding of mechanical engineering and **linear algebra** to support accurate modeling and simulation + **Contribute to UI/UX:** Develop cross-platform desktop interfaces using **Qt** and modern frontend technologies + **Maintain Code Quality:** Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field + 3+ years of professional software development experience + Strong C++, Typescript and Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, Computer Science fundamental + Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern backend architectures + Solid understanding of 3D graphics, computational geometry, and linear algebra **Preferred Qualifications:** + Background in mechanical engineering or experience working with mechanical design teams + Hands-on experience with Autodesk Inventor and/or Fusion 360, including APIs and data formats + Experience with Qt for desktop application development. + Familiarity with WebGL/WebGPU and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Svelte + Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) concepts and integration with CAD tools + Experience with collaborative editing technologies (e.g., CRDTs, OT) + Contributions to open-source CAD or simulation projects + Experience with Autodesk Forge or similar cloud-based CAD platforms \#LI-Hybrid \#LI-SB4 **Learn More** **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** We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging **Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?** Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).