Principal Software Engineer

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11 Locations
In-Office
132K-181K Annually
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

Job Requisition ID #

25WD89617

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Position Overview

Autodesk AEC Administration Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Developer to join our team, focusing on the Access Management Service which oversees Access Controls (e.g. Roles. Permissions, etc) and Authorization for all Autodesk customers. As a Principal Software Developer, you will be taking on an opportunity that has large impact across our product landscape, collaborating with highly engaged teams and delivering cutting edge solutions. Along with your extensive experience in backend development, this role demands a dynamic individual who can work efficiently in a collaborative team in environment, communicate effectively, and exhibit humility while being action-oriented.

This will be a remote role to be based in Canada, with a preference for Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver and surrounding areas. This role is also takes part with a team on-call rotation, roughly 1 week every 3 months.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain the Access Management Service to ensure robust and scalable access controls and authorization mechanisms

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

  • Implement and optimize systems using NodeJS, Postgres, and Redis

  • Ensure the highest levels of security and performance in the access management system

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs
     

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure

  • Proficient in NodeJS, with solid experience in backend development in a senior capacity

  • Experience with relational databases, particularly Postgres

  • Familiarity with Redis for caching and real-time data processing

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience

  • Experience in developing and maintaining large-scale access management systems

  • Knowledge of security best practices and standards

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies

  • Strong DevOps Knowledge

  • Ability to travel 2-3 times a year for team meetings

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Description du poste

Le groupe Autodesk AEC Administration recherche un développeur logiciel principal hautement qualifié et expérimenté pour rejoindre notre équipe. Vous serez chargé du service de gestion des accès qui supervise les contrôles d'accès (rôles, autorisations, etc.) et les autorisations pour tous les clients Autodesk. En tant que développeur logiciel principal, vous aurez l'occasion d'exercer une influence considérable sur l'ensemble de notre gamme de produits, de collaborer avec des équipes très engagées et de fournir des solutions de pointe. Outre votre vaste expérience en développement backend, ce poste exige une personne dynamique, capable de travailler efficacement au sein d'une équipe collaborative, de communiquer efficacement et de faire preuve d'humilité tout en étant orientée vers l'action.

Il s'agit d'un poste à distance basé au Canada, de préférence à Toronto, Montréal ou Vancouver et dans les environs. Ce poste implique également de participer à une équipe d'astreinte, environ une semaine tous les trois mois.

Responsabilités

  • Concevoir, développer et maintenir le service de gestion des accès afin de garantir des contrôles d'accès et des mécanismes d'autorisation robustes et évolutifs

  • Collaborer avec des équipes interfonctionnelles afin de fournir des solutions logicielles de haute qualité

  • Mettre en œuvre et optimiser des systèmes à l'aide de NodeJS, Postgres et Redis

  • Garantir les plus hauts niveaux de sécurité et de performance dans le système de gestion des accès

  • Assurer le leadership technique et le mentorat des ingénieurs juniors

  • Participer aux revues de code, aux discussions sur la conception et contribuer aux efforts d'amélioration continue

  • Communiquer efficacement avec les parties prenantes afin de comprendre leurs besoins et de fournir des solutions qui répondent aux besoins de l'entreprise

Qualifications minimales

  • Solides connaissances et expérience pratique des services et de l'infrastructure AWS

  • Maîtrise de NodeJS, avec une solide expérience en développement backend à un poste senior

  • Expérience des bases de données relationnelles, en particulier Postgres

  • Connaissance de Redis pour la mise en cache et le traitement des données en temps réel

  • Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et orale

Qualifications souhaitées

  • Licence en informatique, ingénierie ou dans un domaine connexe, ou expérience équivalente

  • Expérience dans le développement et la maintenance de systèmes de gestion des accès à grande échelle

  • Connaissance des meilleures pratiques et normes en matière de sécurité

  • Connaissance des méthodologies Agile

  • Solides connaissances en DevOps

  • Capacité à voyager 2 à 3 fois par an pour des réunions d'équipe

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. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,500 and $180,840. 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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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.

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