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Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Developer to join our Trust Data Platform team. In this role, you will design, build, and evolve scalable, secure data platform services that support monitoring, analytics, and operational insights across the organization.
You will collaborate with product, architecture, engineering, and security teams to deliver reliable cloud-native systems while promoting secure engineering practices and high-quality software development. You will also help enable AI-driven insights and automation capabilities within the platform to improve observability and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable, secure data platform services while shaping the technical roadmap and addressing technical debt
Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to translate requirements into high-quality software solutions
Build and maintain platform systems supporting monitoring, observability, anomaly detection, and compliance reporting
Develop cloud-native microservices and APIs that enable scalable data processing and analytics workloads
Integrate AI-enabled capabilities within the platform to enhance operational insights, anomaly detection, and system observability
Deliver software using Agile development practices, promoting open and inner-source collaboration
Improve engineering processes through secure coding practices, code quality standards, and system design improvements
Review and improve SDLC processes to address vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and platform security risks
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud platforms and secure software development
Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions clearly with stakeholders and engineering teams
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in software engineering with strong experience building backend or platform systems
Experience designing and developing scalable distributed systems or data platforms
Deep expertise in AWS, including IAM, KMS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, networking security, encryption, and secure cloud architecture
Strong proficiency in Python and experience building microservice architectures
Experience integrating AI-enabled platform capabilities or services to support analytics, automation, or operational insights
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience integrating security controls into engineering workflows, including CI/CD security automation (SAST, SCA, IaC scanning)
Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehousing platforms
Proven ability to design and implement scalable, reliable platform services
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, collaboration, and communication skills
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments
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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. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,000 and $191,400. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. 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
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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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