Graduate Software Engineer

Location: Hay Mills

Job

Requisition :
Birmingham, UK

Employment Type:

Full-time Graduate Programme

Start Date:

6th September 2026

Position Overview At Autodesk, we’re reimagining what’s possible. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, we help people everywhere imagine, design, and create a better world. Right now, we’re transforming how our products work by moving to the cloud—opening exciting opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and impact.

What sets us apart isn’t just our technology, but our culture. At Autodesk, you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where early-career talent can grow, be creative, and make real impact. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been consistently recognized by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor as a top place to work.

Autodesk is seeking motivated and ambitious Graduate Software Engineers to join our engineering team in Birmingham. This role is designed for recent graduates who are passionate about software development and eager to build a career creating innovative technology solutions.

As part of a 12-month rotational graduate programme, you will work across multiple Agile Scrum teams within the Fusion 360 engineering organisation. You will contribute to the development of complex engineering software used by customers around the world, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies, products, and development practices.

You will work alongside experienced software engineers and receive training, structured support and mentoring to help you develop your technical and professional skills. As your experience grows, you will take increasing ownership of designing and implementing high-quality software solutions.

As a Graduate Software Engineer on the Fusion team, you’ll work alongside Agile teams of experienced developers, tackling real engineering challenges. Whether you’re coding algorithms in C++, building web features in Type Script, or exploring AI-driven tools, you’ll gain mentorship, guidance, and the autonomy to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities Contribute to projects across the full software development lifecycle following initial onboarding and training

Develop clean, reliable, and maintainable code using a range of programming languages and technologies

Work within Agile Scrum teams to deliver software features and improvements

Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to engineering standards

Develop and maintain unit tests

Use source control and continuous integration tools, including Git Hub and Jenkins Collaborate with engineers, testers, and product teams to solve technical challenges

Contribute to the development of desktop, web, and engineering software applications

Technologies and Tools You may work with technologies including:

C++Python Type Script  / React Git Hub Jenkins Skills  and Experience Essential Degree  in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline

Predicted or achieved 2:1 or First-Class degree

Minimum 120 UCAS points

Strong interest in software engineering and technology

Good problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

Programming experience using one or more languages such as C, C++, Java, C# or Python Solid maths foundations

Familiarity with software development concepts and practices

Understanding of Agile development methodologies

What We Offer Structured graduate development programme with rotational placements

Mentoring and support from experienced engineers

Exposure to a variety of technologies and engineering disciplines

Hybrid working arrangements

Company share scheme

Generous pension scheme

Private medical cover

Health and wellbeing support

Annual incentive scheme

Learn More 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.

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