Position Overview
Senior Principal Software Engineer – Computation Design and AutomationAutodesk is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner (AECO) sector by enhancing existing Computational Design and Automation methods with cutting-edge Agentic technologies, seamlessly integrating them into products such as Revit, Civil 3D, Construction Cloud, and Forma.
As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will leverage your advanced development expertise and proven industry experience to drive the next wave of Computational Design, Automation, and Agentic technologies across our AEC portfolio. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including software engineers, designers, and industry experts to define product vision and technical strategy. Your role will ensure the seamless integration of sophisticated workflow automation tools within Autodesk’s product suite and tailored cloud solutions for the industry.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about tackling complex customer challenges, excels in navigating ambiguity, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clear strategic focus. Autodesk offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements, with key home offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
Responsibilities
Rapidly prototype and evaluate new ideas using Autodesk APIs (primarily Forma and Revit) to validate feasibility, explore workflows and communicate insights to stakeholders
Collaborate with technical leads, researchers, and product managers to define exploratory goals and build proof-of-concept solutions that address key questions or opportunities
Contribute to design, implementation, testing, and deployment of Dynamo software products (desktop, web, and mobile)
Lead technical discussions and technical decision-making including coordination and alignment with software architects
Actively develop and maintain our highly available production systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable
Actively contribute to the threat modeling and security architecture design to ensure our services maintain an appropriate threat mitigation stance
Configure and improve cloud infrastructure for service availability, resiliency, performance, and cost efficiency with increasing load over time
Participate in team development process, including daily scrum, planning, code reviews, and quality assurance activities
Offer guidance to junior developers and interns, sharing knowledge and encouraging best practices through informal mentorship and pairing sessions
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software and ML development
Function well in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment.
Apply strategic thinking to shape and executing long-term initiatives that align with business objectives
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of professional experience in software development
BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
Previous experience designing deploying and maintaining modern web/cloud applications
Proven Expertise with front-end web development experience, building scalable web applications and components using UI libraries such as React and working with Typescript/Javascript
Proven Expertise with modern desktop technologies: C++, C#, .NET/.NET Core
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Power Shell for automation tasks
Experience with Continuous Integration, Continuous Deliver, Dev Ops, etc
Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and load balancing
Experience in working in an Agile environment
Experience in working with distributed team
Preferred Qualifications
Passionate about solving problems for AEC customers (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) by applying AI and automation
Experience with User Interface / User Experience Design process
Strong Domain Experience with CAD applications and BIM workflows
Experience with 3D computer graphics and/or computational geometry
Actively contribute to a learning-driven culture, sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and fostering an environment of continuous growth
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