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Autodesk is seeking Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of our Concurrent Editing Platform, powering real-time collaboration at scale. This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and real-time communication technologies, combined with the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives across engineering organizations.
You will drive technical strategy, influence platform direction, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable, resilient systems that directly impact business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of scalable real-time collaboration systems using Java, Node.js, WebSocket’s, REST APIs, AWS/ECS, Redis, and Kafka
- Design and drive distributed, event-driven microservices architectures with strong focus on scalability, resiliency, latency, and observability
- Own platform capabilities end-to-end including architecture, engineering practices, quality, deployment, operational excellence, and production support
- Lead large, ambiguous technical initiatives from requirements clarification through execution and successful delivery
- Drive technical discussions and alignment across teams, architects, product management, and platform engineering groups
- Act as a technical leader during production incidents, driving root cause analysis, resolution, and systemic improvements
- Mentor engineers and elevate engineering excellence through design reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing
- Influence engineering direction across organizations and serve as a force multiplier for teams
Minimum Qualifications
- 12+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in backend and distributed systems
- Deep hands-on experience with Java & Spring Boot, WebSocket’s and real-time systems, RESTful APIs, AWS cloud services, Redis, and Docker
- Proven experience building scalable, highly available distributed platforms and microservices
- Strong understanding of concurrency, event-driven systems, caching, synchronization, and fault-tolerant architectures
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple engineering teams
- Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills
- Good to have experience with Node.js and Kafka
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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!
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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.Belonging
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Skills Required
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a relevant technical field
- Over 10+ years of experience developing scalable distributed applications
- Strong experience in TypeScript, JavaScript, ReactJS, and NodeJS
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs using Microservices
- Strong knowledge of AWS, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud architecture
- Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipeline tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker
- Strong experience working within Agile processes like SCRUM
- Ability to write quality technical documents
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.
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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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