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Position Overview
At Autodesk, we are obsessed with building tools for people who imagine, design, and make a better world for the 10 billion people living on our planet. Our clients make the tallest buildings in the world, innovate on new green, affordable housing for low income communities, put rockets into space, invent solutions for bringing fresh water to famine affected countries, 3d print cheap prosthetic limbs for the needy in 3rd world countries, design and make the products in your home and in your pocket, and bring stories and experiences to life that leap off the screen and inspire the world.
Helping those teams do what they do better, faster and with less negative impact on the world is the mission that pulls us all out of bed every morning.
Our focus on the AutoCAD product development team is to continue the success of the world’s leading CAD family of applications and deliver value to a new generation of customers, on whatever platforms they choose. Our efforts to bring AutoCAD to new platforms has been publicly recognized by some of the biggest tech companies in the world (e.g. Apple, Google, Microsoft) in their various keynote events and helps set the industry standard for how cross platform development is done.
The person we are seeking for is a passionate and experienced software engineer who can work with us to combine the cutting-edge techniques and bring the AutoCAD user experience to next level on macOS. We expect the candidate to have deep knowledge of Mac platform, be mindful of the impact to AutoCAD Mac customers when developing the product and can work with cross functional and platform teams to deliver high quality product on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Work as an integral member of a high-performance team making important individual contributions
- Estimate schedules for projects undertaken and complete them on time, adhering to pre-determined specification and quality standards
- Design and build advanced functionalities on macOS platform
- Collaborate with cross-functional team to imagine, design and create new functionalities
- Improving application performance
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
- Unit-test code for robustness
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor in Computer Engineering with 5+ years working experience or equivalent MS with 3+ years working experience
- Strong programming skills with C++, OOA and OOD skills
- Strong programming skills with Swift/Objective-C on macOS/iOS platform, familiar with XCode and Cocoa frameworks
- Comprehensive technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation
- Good analytical and design skills at product level
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
- Motivated, self-starter, creative thinker, ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Knowledge of Web technology is a plus
- Graphic background and Metal knowledge is a plus
- Being familiar with ObjectARX/LISP is a plus
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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 $107,000 and $157,300. 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
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Skills Required
- Bachelor in Computer Engineering with 5+ years experience or MS with 3+ years experience
- Strong programming skills with C++
- Object-Oriented Analysis (OOA) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD) skills
- Strong programming skills with Swift and Objective-C on macOS/iOS
- Familiarity with Xcode and Cocoa frameworks
- Comprehensive technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation
- Good analytical and product-level design skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, creative thinker, ability to work independently or in a team
- Knowledge of Web technology
- Graphics background and Metal knowledge
- Familiarity with ObjectARX and LISP
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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