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Position Overview
Are you a visionary backend developer ready to lead innovation in cloud-based data management? Join our Fusion Data team as a Principal Engineer and help architect the next generation of Autodesk Fusion—a cutting-edge CAD ecosystem trusted by millions worldwide.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead with Impact: Mentor a talented Scrum team, guiding the development of foundational microservices that power Fusion’s data platform
Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle technical puzzles, troubleshoot issues, and drive solutions that scale across global products like AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion and Revit
Architect for Excellence: Design and implement robust, efficient backend systems using best practices and modern development guidelines
Innovate Continuously: Research, prototype, and introduce new technologies and patterns to keep our platform ahead of the curve
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product owners, scrum masters, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-quality features
What You’ll Do
Lead and mentor a Scrum team maintaining multiple microservices
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Architect, design, and implement clean, scalable code
Ensure performance, resiliency, and scalability of backend systems
Develop and maintain robust test automation
Collaborate to analyze requirements and deliver impactful solutions
Research and implement new ideas and technologies
Deliver results that delight both internal and external clients and drive customer satisfaction
Integrate features across diverse teams and Platform technologies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
10+ years of hands-on experience with large scale commercial cloud services and applications
Proven leadership in critical projects and fast-paced environments
Advanced Java programming skills (Spring, Jersey, Spring Boot)
Expertise in large-scale microservices, caching (Redis), distributed tracing, eventing (Kinesis), and scaling
Mastery of RESTful web services, relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB)
Experience with unit and automation testing (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter)
Deep knowledge of software design patterns, distributed systems, resiliency, and security
Strong troubleshooting and remote debugging skills
Familiarity with build and CI/CD tools (Ant, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins) and version control (Git)
Excellent communication and adaptability across time zones
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS stack (ECS, Lambda, Batch, Step Function, API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, SQS)
Familiarity with Python, Groovy, and JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, React.js, Redux)
Agile development experience
Knowledge of search technologies (Lucene, Elasticsearch)
Experience with Jira and Wiki
Join Us!
Be part of an innovative team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Autodesk Fusion 360. As Principal Engineer, your expertise will shape our technology and drive the success of our projects. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build the future of design and engineering.
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About Autodesk
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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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years hands-on experience with large-scale commercial cloud services and applications
- Proven leadership in critical projects and fast-paced environments
- Advanced Java programming skills (Spring, Jersey, Spring Boot)
- Expertise in large-scale microservices, caching (Redis), distributed tracing, eventing (Kinesis), and scaling
- Mastery of RESTful web services, relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB)
- Experience with unit and automation testing (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter)
- Deep knowledge of software design patterns, distributed systems, resiliency, and security
- Strong troubleshooting and remote debugging skills
- Familiarity with build and CI/CD tools (Ant, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins) and version control (Git)
- Excellent communication and adaptability across time zones
- Experience with AWS stack (ECS, Lambda, Batch, Step Function, API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, SQS)
- Familiarity with Python, Groovy, and JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, React.js, Redux)
- Agile development experience
- Knowledge of search technologies (Lucene, Elasticsearch)
- Experience with Jira and Wiki
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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