Sr Software Developer

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Senior Software Developer– Product Data

Position Overview
Autodesk is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join the Autodesk Platform Services Team. The team provides high-value, exabyte-scale orchestrated data processing capabilities that power desktop, mobile, and web applications. These capabilities enable our product teams to achieve high-performance processing of granular data across all Autodesk products.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Software Development based in San Francisco, CA.  The role is hybrid. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of and to help evolve developing the engineering discipline in an Agile environment and to contribute to an organization committed to continuous improvement. You will be part of the team who creates amazing things and will learn from some of the best in the industry! Our team enables real-time data-centric experiences at scale to make a difference for all of those who imagine, design, and make our world.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to software development, creating and maintaining reliable, secure, scalable services by leveraging modern cloud technologies.
• Support team-level outcomes and initiatives, collaborating across functions to achieve organizational goals.
• Assist in data processing capabilities across Autodesk, ensuring efficient, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Participate in large-scale projects requiring collaboration among engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Support scalable and secure orchestration of data processing, impacting processes and solutions across divisions.
• Provide guidance and support for your Scrum team to enhance productivity and collaboration.
• Assist in project milestones, from clarifying requirements to planning, execution, and ensuring timely delivery through effective oversight.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and stakeholders to iteratively transform high-level requirements into incremental product enhancements.
• Contribute to software design and architecture by incorporating cloud expertise throughout the development lifecycle, improving performance, team processes, and collaboration.
• Take responsibility for platforms, overseeing engineering practices, solution design, quality, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Drive improvements in engineering practices through mentorship, technical guidance, and proactive support.
• Participate in technical discussions across the organization, aligning outcomes with business objectives.
• Assist in incident response by driving investigations, timely resolutions, and implementing preventive improvements.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members and peers, offering expertise in design, architecture, and coding practices.
• Document and present solutions to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Recommend and implement best practices for design, architecture, and development processes.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies to anticipate and address future development needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development for cloud-based services.
• Experience in leading engineering teams to deliver impactful results.
• Proficiency in Java with extensive development experience.
• Strong, hands-on expertise with AWS cloud services, including S3, Lambda, SQS/SNS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and other core offerings.
• Experience in building high-performance, scalable applications utilizing caching technologies such as Redis, MemoryDB, and similar tools.
• Ability to lead complex, cloud projects spanning multiple teams and functions.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and experience working on complex, distributed systems.
• Experienced in Agile development environments, with the ability to adapt to dynamic team structures.
• Skilled at collaborating with distributed teams across various geographies and time zones.
• Experience in incident response, including driving root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
• Background in API development (REST) with experience in designing and implementing robust solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and hands-on experience with deployment pipelines, such as Jenkins.
• Proficient in database technologies and cloud-scale database design principles, with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Experience in building scalable systems and services in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with observability tools, including Dynatrace, Splunk, and Grafana, to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Understanding of architectural patterns, design principles, and best engineering practices, ensuring high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Passionate about building and inspiring engineering teams, with the ability to drive organizational strategic initiatives.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with experience collaborating across dispersed, multicultural teams to successfully deliver projects and lead initiatives when required.

• A lifelong learner who continually explores new and improved ways of working, and confidently shares innovative ideas with the engineering team.

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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 – 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.

When you’re 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!

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, 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.

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