Senior Backend Software Engineer

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4 Locations
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Senior level
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
The Senior Backend Software Engineer at Autodesk will design and develop scalable backend systems, focusing on the Fusion 360 product. Responsibilities include collaborating on architecture, maintaining backend services, optimizing performance, and implementing quality control measures through code reviews and automated tests.
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Position Overview

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. The work we do touches nearly every person on the planet. By creating software tools for buildings, machines, and even the latest movies, we empower some of the most creative minds to solve significant problems.

We work on Fusion 360, a cutting-edge CAD/CAM/CAE product. The Fusion CI/CD/Test System is a critical engineering infrastructure and pipeline for building, developing, testing, and delivering Fusion 360, leveraging modern cloud computing technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to join our newly established service test automation team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive quality and productivity improvements and foster a strong culture of engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define system architecture and requirements

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable backend services

  • Develop and maintain backend services, ensuring they are robust and efficient

  • Monitor and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability

  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in backend development

  • Ensure the quality of the backend codebase through code reviews, automated testing, and quality control measures

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

  • 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in backend system development

  • Strong proficiency in modern backend frameworks, such as Java and Spring

  • Proficiency in at least one relational database system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and an understanding of database architecture, design principles, and normalization

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions)

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and deploying and managing applications on them

  • Excellent programming skills, strong analytical abilities, and effective communication skills

  • Highly motivated, self-directed, and a strong team player, adaptable to the changing needs of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience implementing test automation frameworks

  • Experience with API testing, performance testing, and scripting/programming languages commonly used for test automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby)

  • Knowledge of mocking and stubbing techniques and tools

  • Experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Varnish, Memcached) to improve scalability and efficiency

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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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future 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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?

Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

Top Skills

Java
JavaScript
Python
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
13,285 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
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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