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Software Engineer
Location : Birmingham (Hybrid)
Role Summary
As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk helps people imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk accelerates better design through an unparalleled depth of experience and a broad portfolio of software, giving customers the power to solve their design, business, and environmental challenges.
This is an exciting time to join us on our multi-year journey to disrupt the Design to Manufacture world with Fusion by delivering unprecedented value and converging workflows with cloud-based technology.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Birmingham-based scrum team within the Fusion organisation in the Design and Manufacturing Organisation, part of the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions division. In this role, you will help build Autodesk Fusion, a CAD/CAM desktop application, delivering production-quality features, using AI-assisted development as part of everyday engineering work, and helping solve real customer problems.
Responsibilities
AI-assisted development
Use AI-assisted tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) for planning, implementation, refactoring, debugging, test generation, and documentation, always validating output for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability.
Apply AI effectively in troubleshooting and code review; know when AI accelerates work and when deeper manual analysis is required.
Share effective AI-assisted workflows with teammates and help raise team standards for responsible use.
Object-oriented software engineering
Design and implement scalable, maintainable features using object-oriented C++: clear abstractions, encapsulation, inheritance, and sound use of design patterns.
Write, test, review, and maintain high-quality code across the full software development lifecycle.
Take ownership of features or components from design and implementation through deployment and support.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and implementation details.
CAD domain
Develop and optimise production-grade capabilities across CAD (parametric modelling, geometry, design workflows).
Apply computational geometry and geometric modelling principles to robust, performance-sensitive desktop software.
Collaborate with Product Management, Experience Design, and Quality Assurance to deliver customer-facing Fusion capabilities.
Collaboration & delivery
Work effectively within distributed global teams; participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, estimation, stand-ups, retrospectives).
Expand technical breadth across adjacent domains and technologies while deepening expertise in core team areas.
Contribute to a culture of collaboration, code quality, 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 AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) as part of daily development, with disciplined review and validation of generated code.
Strong object-oriented programming in C++, including modern C++ practices and proficiency with the C++ Standard Library (STL).
Solid software engineering fundamentals: 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 modelling, or equivalent experience building geometry-heavy or mathematically intensive software.
Experience with source control and project management tools such as Git and Jira.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing CAD and/or CAM desktop applications (Fusion or similar products).
Hands-on experience with computational geometry, geometric modelling, or computer graphics.
Cross-platform application development (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Experience designing and developing APIs and SDKs.
Familiarity with Qt, CMake, and Python.
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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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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. 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
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'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 (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude)
- Strong object-oriented programming in C++, including modern C++ practices and C++ Standard Library (STL)
- Solid software engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns
- Working knowledge of CAD/CAM concepts, computational geometry, or geometric modelling (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with source control and project management tools such as Git and Jira
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Experience developing CAD and/or CAM desktop applications (Fusion or similar products)
- Hands-on experience with computational geometry, geometric modelling, or computer graphics
- Cross-platform application development (Windows, macOS, 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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