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Position Overview
As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk empowers innovators to imagine, design, and create a better world. Through an industry-leading portfolio of software solutions and decades of expertise, Autodesk helps customers solve complex design, business, and sustainability challenges.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Autodesk on its multi-year journey to transform the Design-to-Manufacture industry with Fusion by delivering unprecedented value and connecting workflows through cloud-based technologies.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Pune-based Scrum team within the Fusion organization, part of the Design and Manufacturing organization under the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions division. In this role, you will contribute to Autodesk Fusion, a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) desktop application, by developing production-quality features, leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted development practices, and solving real-world customer challenges.
Roles and Responsibilities
Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude for planning, implementation, refactoring, debugging, test generation, and documentation while validating outputs for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability
Apply AI effectively during troubleshooting and code reviews while exercising sound engineering judgment on when manual analysis is required
Share effective AI-assisted development practices with team members and contribute to responsible AI adoption across the team
Design and implement scalable and maintainable software using object-oriented C++, applying sound engineering principles, design patterns, and modern development practices
Write, test, review, and maintain high-quality code throughout the software development lifecycle
Take ownership of features and components from design and implementation through deployment and ongoing support
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and implementation details
Develop and optimize production-grade capabilities for Computer-Aided Design (CAD), including parametric modeling, geometry, and design workflows
Apply computational geometry and geometric modeling principles to build robust, high-performance desktop applications
Collaborate with Product Management, Experience Design, and Quality Assurance teams to deliver customer-focused Fusion capabilities
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Expand technical expertise across adjacent technologies while deepening knowledge within core engineering areas
Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture focused on software quality, innovation, and continuous learning
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude as part of daily software development, with disciplined review and validation of generated code
Strong object-oriented programming skills in C++, including modern C++ practices and proficiency with the C++ Standard Library (STL)
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns
Strong programming, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) concepts, computational geometry, geometric modeling, or equivalent experience developing geometry-intensive or mathematically complex software
Experience using source control and project management tools such as Git and Jira
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) desktop applications, including Autodesk Fusion or similar products
Hands-on experience with computational geometry, geometric modeling, or computer graphics
Experience developing cross-platform desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Experience designing and developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Software Development Kits (SDKs)
Familiarity with Qt, CMake, and Python
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a collaborative software engineer with strong object-oriented programming expertise, a passion for building high-quality desktop applications, and a commitment to continuous learning and engineering excellence
Demonstrates strong software engineering fundamentals and applies industry best practices to solve technical challenges
Uses analytical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate solutions and make informed technical decisions
Builds scalable, maintainable, and high-quality software with a strong focus on performance and reliability
Takes ownership of assigned features while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and globally distributed teams
Applies curiosity and creativity to improve engineering practices, software quality, and development efficiency
Learns quickly and adapts to new technologies, tools, and engineering methodologies
Contributes to a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Communicates effectively with engineers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders
Demonstrates accountability and consistently delivers high-quality results while working independently with appropriate guidance
Supports team success by mentoring peers, sharing technical knowledge, and contributing to engineering best practices
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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!
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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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Belonging
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude
- Strong object-oriented programming skills in C++, including modern C++ practices and proficiency with the C++ Standard Library (STL)
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns
- Strong programming, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAM concepts, computational geometry, or geometric modeling (or equivalent geometry-intensive experience)
- Experience using source control and project management tools such as Git and Jira
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience developing CAD/CAM desktop applications (e.g., Autodesk Fusion) or similar products
- Hands-on experience with computational geometry, geometric modeling, or computer graphics
- Experience developing cross-platform desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Experience designing and developing APIs and SDKs
- Familiarity with Qt, CMake, and Python
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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