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The Senior Software Engineer will play a key role in optimizing and improving localization for Autodesk product and content. This will involve close collaboration with software and content development teams. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining tools, processes, and data necessary for scalable, efficient localization and for ensuring the smooth production of Autodesk's localized products.
The ideal candidate is a full stack developer experienced in services development, process automation, and technology, who is also capable of providing technical support to internal Autodesk stakeholders and external vendor teams. This role demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a solid understanding of localization engineering processes. This role is based in British Columbia, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain tools, automated processes, and documentation to support scalable software localization and testing
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies, proactively anticipating future localization requirements
- Drive and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of innovative solutions for delivering localized products to customers
- Analyze products for international readiness, focusing on web/mobile applications and cloud services. Provide actionable recommendations and contribute to the necessary development efforts
- Advise and influence development teams to improve globalization strategies, ensuring an exceptional international user experience while optimizing localization stability and cost-effectiveness
- Provide second-level technical support to localization vendor engineering teams
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in web and mobile development
Proficiency with programming and scripting languages, including some or all of the following: Python, JavaScript, Scala, Java, Akka, Slick, C++, C#, QT, Perl
- Experience with microservices architecture, development, and monitoring (e.g., Grafana)
- Strong understanding of internationalization best practices
- Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL)
- Experience with cloud services, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar cloud technologies
- Familiarity with process automation and streamlining workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of developing creative technical solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of AI capabilities and best use-cases
- Experience collaborating within a multicultural, geographically dispersed team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in localizing web and mobile applications
- Experience with Content Management Systems, and localization tools (e.g., Passolo, WorldServer, Memsource)
- Leadership experience
- Familiarity with NMT/ML technologies
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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
- 5+ years of experience in web and mobile development
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field
- Proficiency with programming and scripting languages e.g. Scala, Java, Python, C++, C#
- Experience with microservices architecture and monitoring
- Strong understanding of internationalization best practices
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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