Job Requisition ID #
26WD95293
Job Description for Senior Platform Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Platform Developer to join the Platform Services and Emerging Technology organization within the Developer Enablement (DevRel) group.
Our mission is to enable developers with the tools, platforms, and support needed to build, test, and deploy high-quality applications at scale using Autodesk developer platforms (e.g., CloudOS, Beacon). The DevRel team drives knowledge sharing, collaboration, and developer empowerment across internal and external engineering teams.
In this role, you will act as a senior-level technical leader for developer enablement and onboarding platforms across Americas, Canada, and EMEA. You will design and evolve systems that improve developer productivity, onboarding velocity, and platform reliability.
This role requires strong hands-on expertise in cloud platform engineering, AI/ML systems, and agentic AI workflows, particularly leveraging LLM-based automation to improve onboarding, troubleshooting, and developer self-service experiences.
You will design and operate cloud-native applications, CI/CD systems, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation using technologies such as Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes.
You will also leverage AI/ML and agentic AI systems to introduce intelligent automation across developer onboarding, troubleshooting, and platform self-service workflows, enabling a next-generation developer enablement experience.
You will report to a Senior Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the architecture and evolution of developer onboarding and enablement platforms
- Standardize and improve service deployment processes across application teams
- Accelerate onboarding and deployment timelines through scalable platform automation
- Design and implement cloud-native automation to reduce manual effort across onboarding workflows
- Build and support developer enablement tooling and internal platform services
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and support for developers using internal platforms
- Troubleshoot complex platform and integration issues across distributed systems
- Collaborate with application and platform teams to ensure evolving developer needs are met
- Design and implement AI/ML and agentic AI solutions to automate onboarding, enhance troubleshooting, and improve developer self-service capabilities
- Apply AI-driven automation to improve platform efficiency, reliability, and developer experience at scale
- Define and contribute to technical roadmap planning for platform modernization and automation initiatives
- Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, runbooks, and enablement materials
- Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud platforms, AI/ML, and agentic AI systems
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 8+ years of experience building scalable cloud-native applications using Python, Node.js, or similar frameworks
- 8+ years of experience in cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- 8+ years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and SDLC automation (Jenkins, CloudBees, Spinnaker, etc.)
- 8+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and platform automation tools (Terraform, Helm, Ansible, etc.)
- Experience with containerized and distributed systems using Docker and Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, observability, and distributed system design
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and incident resolution skills
- Experience creating operational documentation (runbooks, engineering guides, system design docs)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering teams
- Hands-on experience building and deploying production AI/ML systems
- Experience with agentic AI systems or LLM-based automation workflows (tool use, orchestration, autonomous agents)
- Proven ability to operate at a Senior Engineer level, combining hands-on execution with architecture ownership and technical leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building AI-powered developer tools or platform automation systems
- Experience with AWS AI/ML services such as Bedrock or equivalent LLM platforms
- Experience designing agent-based workflows for automation or developer productivity
- Experience building large-scale distributed systems in production environments
- Strong background in DevOps, platform engineering, and infrastructure scalability
- Experience with event-driven and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and modern CI/CD practices
- Demonstrated experience improving developer experience (DevEx) at scale
The Ideal Candidate
- You are a senior-level cloud platform engineer who thrives in building scalable systems that improve developer productivity
- You have deep hands-on experience in AI/ML and production-grade agentic AI systems
- You have owned architecture for complex distributed platforms and driven technical direction across teams
- You are equally comfortable designing systems and implementing critical components
- You excel at building automation that reduces friction and improves developer experience
- You have a strong track record of delivering platform-level impact in large-scale engineering organizations
- You are motivated by solving complex infrastructure and onboarding challenges at scale
#LI-MB1
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 Ireland based roles, we expect a starting base salary between 71,000 EUR and 104,500 EUR. 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.Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in platform engineering, SRE, or DevOps
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and GitHub
- Practical experience supporting Kubernetes-based platforms
- Solid understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure
- Experience using observability tools like Splunk
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Gallery
