Job Requisition ID #
Location: Birmingham, UK
Employment Type: Full-time Graduate Programme
Start Date: 6th September 2026
Position Overview
At Autodesk, we’re reimagining what’s possible. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, we help people everywhere imagine, design, and create a better world. Right now, we’re transforming how our products work by moving to the cloud—opening exciting opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and impact.
What sets us apart isn’t just our technology, but our culture. At Autodesk, you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where early-career talent can grow, be creative, and make real impact. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been consistently recognized by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor as a top place to work.
Autodesk is seeking motivated and ambitious Graduate Software Engineers to join our engineering team in Birmingham. This role is designed for recent graduates who are passionate about software development and eager to build a career creating innovative technology solutions.
As part of a 12-month rotational graduate programme, you will work across multiple Agile Scrum teams within the Fusion 360 engineering organisation. You will contribute to the development of complex engineering software used by customers around the world, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies, products, and development practices.
You will work alongside experienced software engineers and receive training, structured support and mentoring to help you develop your technical and professional skills. As your experience grows, you will take increasing ownership of designing and implementing high-quality software solutions.
As a Graduate Software Engineer on the Fusion team, you’ll work alongside Agile teams of experienced developers, tackling real engineering challenges. Whether you’re coding algorithms in C++, building web features in TypeScript, or exploring AI-driven tools, you’ll gain mentorship, guidance, and the autonomy to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to projects across the full software development lifecycle following initial onboarding and training
Develop clean, reliable, and maintainable code using a range of programming languages and technologies
Work within Agile Scrum teams to deliver software features and improvements
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to engineering standards
Develop and maintain unit tests
Use source control and continuous integration tools, including GitHub and Jenkins
Collaborate with engineers, testers, and product teams to solve technical challenges
Contribute to the development of desktop, web, and engineering software applications
Technologies and Tools
You may work with technologies including:
C++
Python
TypeScript / React
GitHub
Jenkins
Skills and Experience
Essential
Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Predicted or achieved 2:1 or First-Class degree
Minimum 120 UCAS points
Strong interest in software engineering and technology
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Desirable
Programming experience using one or more languages such as C, C++, Java, C# or Python
Solid maths foundations
Familiarity with software development concepts and practices
Understanding of Agile development methodologies
What We Offer
Structured graduate development programme with rotational placements
Mentoring and support from experienced engineers
Exposure to a variety of technologies and engineering disciplines
Hybrid working arrangements
Company share scheme
Generous pension scheme
Private medical cover
Health and wellbeing support
Annual incentive scheme
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?
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Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Predicted or achieved 2:1 or First-Class degree
- Minimum 120 UCAS points
- Strong interest in software engineering and technology
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Autodesk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Autodesk and has not been reviewed or approved by Autodesk.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is considered expansive, combining discretionary time off for salaried roles, company holidays/Autodays, and a periodic paid sabbatical. These options provide flexibility beyond standard accrual-based PTO.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards prominently include RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, alongside annual bonus or commission programs. These elements are available to eligible employees and can materially augment base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, IVF/co‑maternity, and fertility benefits, plus dedicated coaching and Cleo resources for parenting and caregiving. These services extend support before, during, and after leave.
Autodesk Insights
What We Do
Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. Over 100 million people use Autodesk software like AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, SketchBook, and more to unlock their creativity and solve important design, business and environmental challenges. Our software runs on both personal computers and mobile devices and taps the infinite computing power of the cloud to help teams around the world collaborate, design, simulate and fabricate their ideas in 3D. We provide exceptional compensation/benefit packages and we’d love for you to join us. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected category. To see our culture in action, check out #AutodeskLife. We are headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and have more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Why Work With Us
Our work is impactful. Our people are innovative. And our culture is inclusive. As our software shapes new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, you shape your career path. With us, you lead the way in achieving sustainability, resilient communities, and an equitable workforce. Discover #AutodeskLife.
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