Distinguished Software Developer, Content Creation

Autodesk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is seeking a Distinguished Software Developer to define the next generation of asset management systems for the media and entertainment industry. Candidates should have over 15 years of software engineering experience and strong expertise in Python. This role involves technical leadership across teams and collaboration with senior executives to shape company strategy.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including technical leadership.
• Deep understanding of asset management or pipeline tracking systems.
• Strong Python expertise for studio workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision for asset management systems.
• Architect cloud-connected solutions for production workflows.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Python expertise

Cloud development

Communication

Strategic mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ftrack

Flow

Aeon

Job description

Overview

Distinguished Software Developer, Content Creation / Développeur logiciel émérite, Création de contenu

At Autodesk, our Entertainment & Media Solutions (EMS) team helps artists and studios around the world create the extraordinary — from feature films and streaming series to visual effects and animation. We’re building Flow, Autodesk’s cloud platform that connects people, data, and workflows across the entire production lifecycle — from the earliest concept to final delivery. Within Flow, our Digital Engineering (DE) team focuses on asset management and production tracking — the critical infrastructure that powers modern creative pipelines. We’re looking for a Distinguished Software Developer to define the next generation of asset management architecture for the media and entertainment industry. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of how creative studios manage, track, and deliver their most valuable assets — while influencing Autodesk’s broader technology direction. You’ll lead the architectural vision and technical strategy for Autodesk’s asset management systems within Flow.

Vous travaillerez avec différentes équipes et disciplines pour résoudre des défis extrêmement complexes en matière d’évolutivité, d’interopérabilité des données et de collaboration créative.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision for next-generation asset management and production tracking systems for animation, VFX, and episodic content

• Architect cloud-connected solutions that bridge on-premise creative tools with scalable, cloud-based production workflows

• Provide technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, guiding design, technology choices, and long-term architectural direction

• Collaborate closely with product and pipeline experts to ensure our solutions align with real-world studio production needs

• Mentor and inspire providing technical leadership to engineering teams and technical leaders that are shaping the next generation of Autodesk technical talent (30-45 people)

• Partner with executives and senior leaders to influence Autodesk’s overall strategy for media production infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex, large-scale systems

• Deep understanding of asset management or pipeline tracking systems in film, VFX, or animation production environments

• Familiarity with tools such as Ftrack, Flow, Aeon, or similar systems

• Strong Python expertise — you understand the language deeply and how it powers studio production workflows

• Experience with cloud development and distributed systems (AWS or equivalent)

• Conceptual understanding of USD (Universal Scene Description), with practical experience considered a plus

• Proven ability to lead or influence large teams (40+ engineers or multiple projects)

• Excellent communication and influencing skills — able to work across disciplines and guide both engineers and non-technical stakeholders

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate technical architecture into business impact

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with C++ and familiarity with desktop components

• Experience contributing to the design and evolution of pipeline or production tracking tools

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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