Senior Engineer (Level 5) – Revit Plugin Development (C# / Desktop UI)
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Engineer to design and build custom plugins for Autodesk Revit, enhancing and extending functionality for complex engineering and design workflows.
This role is ideal for a strong hands-on engineer with expertise in C# and desktop application development, who can build rich UI experiences and contribute to scalable backend integrations using modern distributed systems.
What You’ll Do
Plugin Development (Core Responsibility)
- Design and develop custom plugins for Autodesk Revit using:
- C# / .NET
- Revit API
- Extend Revit capabilities to support advanced workflows and automation
- Ensure plugins are robust, performant, and user-friendly
- Debug and resolve complex issues within the Revit environment
Desktop UI Development
- Build intuitive and responsive UI using:
- WPF / WinForms (preferred: WPF)
- MVVM design pattern
- Design usable and efficient interfaces for engineering/design users
- Ensure high standards of usability, accessibility, and performance
Backend Integration & Systems
- Integrate plugins with backend systems and services
- Work with:
- Postgres and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Apache Kafka for event-driven workflows
- Enable data synchronization, processing, and automation pipelines
System Design & Architecture
- Contribute to design and architecture discussions
- Design solutions that are:
- Scalable and extensible
- Maintainable and modular
- Evaluate trade-offs and recommend best-fit technical solutions
- Understand how plugins integrate into larger enterprise systems and workflows
Quality & Testing
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- Implement:
- Unit tests
- Integration tests (where applicable)
- Ensure solutions handle edge cases, errors, and performance considerations
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices
- Contribute to improving team processes and engineering standards
What You Bring
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Strong experience in:
- C# / .NET development
- Building desktop applications (WPF/WinForms)
- Experience developing Revit plugins using Revit API
- Strong understanding of:
- UI patterns (MVVM preferred)
- Application performance and debugging
- Experience with:
- Postgres, NoSQL databases
- Apache Kafka or event-driven systems
- Solid understanding of system design fundamentals
- Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Autodesk ecosystem (AutoCAD, BIM workflows)
- Experience integrating desktop apps with microservices architectures
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for desktop applications
- Exposure to AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
What Makes You a Great Fit
- You are a strong hands-on engineer who can independently deliver features
- You enjoy building tools and applications that improve user workflows
- You write clean, maintainable, and testable code
- You are comfortable working across UI, backend integrations, and system design
- You collaborate effectively and contribute to a team-first culture
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Strong experience in C# / .NET development
- Experience developing Revit plugins using Revit API
- Strong understanding of UI patterns (MVVM preferred)
- Experience with Postgres, NoSQL databases
- Experience with Apache Kafka or event-driven systems
- Solid understanding of system design fundamentals
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
Target Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Target and has not been reviewed or approved by Target.
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Healthcare Strength — Health benefits are accessible to hourly team members at relatively low hour thresholds and include no‑cost, 24/7 virtual medical care and expanded mental‑health support. This breadth is positioned as a relative strength compared to typical retail offerings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and options like Roth 401(k) and stock purchase. These features strengthen long‑term savings for a wide range of roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid family leave, backup care, and reimbursements for adoption and surrogacy. These resources complement paid time off and holidays for eligible team members.
Target Insights
What We Do
Target is an American retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and more. Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.
