Principal Engineer - AI Systems

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Cloud • Digital Media • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Industrial
Autodesk is a global leader in design and make technology that helps innovators everywhere solve today's challenges.
The Role
Architect and lead development of scalable, high-performance software and AI systems. Design distributed architectures, integrate LLMs and agent frameworks, build AI-driven automation and retrieval systems, mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive production deployment, performance, scalability, and security improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Requisition ID #

26WD98159

Position Overview 
 

We are seeking a highly experienced software professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, building, and scaling complex software systems. This role combines deep engineering expertise with modern AI capabilities, including the design and development of intelligent agents and automation systems. You will play a key role in architecting robust platforms, guiding engineering decisions, and building next-generation AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance software systems and platforms

  • Lead end-to-end development of complex applications, from concept to deployment

  • Define system architecture, design patterns, and best practices across teams

  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across multiple layers (backend, APIs, distributed systems)

  • Evaluate and integrate modern technologies, including AI/ML frameworks and agent-based systems

  • Design and develop AI agents for automation, decision-making, and workflow orchestration

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, data, DevOps) to deliver impactful solutions

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers

  • Conduct code reviews and ensure high engineering standards

  • Drive performance optimisation, scalability, and security improvements

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional software development experience

  • Strong expertise in system design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures

  • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C++

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture

  • Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

  • Experience or strong interest in building AI-powered systems

  • Strong ownership and accountability

  • Ability to think in systems and long-term architecture

  • Curiosity and adaptability toward emerging technologies (especially AI)

  • Clear communicator who can bridge technical and business discussions

  • Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.)

  • Ability to design autonomous or semi-autonomous agents that interact with tools, APIs, and workflows

  • Understanding of vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval systems (RAG)

  • Experience integrating AI into production systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in platform engineering or building developer tools

  • Knowledge of MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring

  • Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Prior experience in technical leadership or architect roles

  • Experience building multi-agent systems

  • Contributions to open-source projects

  • Experience with real-time systems or high-throughput platforms

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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.

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Skills Required

  • 10+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong expertise in system design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures
  • Proficiency in one or more languages: Python, Java, Go, or C++
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture
  • Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI)
  • Ability to design autonomous or semi-autonomous agents that interact with tools, APIs, and workflows
  • Understanding of vector databases, embeddings, and retrieval systems (RAG)
  • Experience integrating AI into production systems
  • Experience in platform engineering or building developer tools
  • Knowledge of MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring
  • Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Prior experience in technical leadership or architect roles
  • Experience building multi-agent systems
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Experience with real-time systems or high-throughput platforms

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
13,285 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

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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