Manager, Software Development - Cloud Applications (Tandem)

Autodesk; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and software company in Toronto is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team in building a modern SaaS application for digital twins. This role involves shaping product direction and collaborating closely with product managers and designers. Candidates should possess a strong background in cloud services and have experience in managing engineering teams. The position emphasizes coaching and the development of a high-performing remote culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing product engineering teams.
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience in cloud services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed development team of 10 engineers.
• Coach and grow individual team members.
• Partner with product managers, UX designers, and software architects.

Skills

Cloud services

Agile development practices

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Go

C++

Job description

Join Autodesk Tandem and help lead the charge in disrupting building operations with digital twins and AI! Nearly 50% of operational carbon emissions come from buildings, and 30% of energy is wasted due to poor design and operational decisions.

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in building a modern SaaS application for digital twins. In this role, you’ll shape the direction of our product, collaborating closely with product managers and designers to create innovative applications that enhance building performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed development team of 10 engineers across Canada and Europe, fostering a collaborative and high-performing remote culture.
• Coach and grow individual team members, supporting their professional development and guiding the team’s organic expansion as product demands evolve.
• Partner closely with product managers, UX designers, and software architects to translate user needs into impactful, customer-facing features.
• Guide technical strategy to ensure that your team builds and maintains scalable, secure, and high-throughput cloud applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience managing product engineering teams.
• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience in cloud services and applications.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with Agile development practices such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Passion for coaching and mentoring engineers, with a leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• REST API development experience.
• Experience coding in Go, C++ or experience with computer graphics or computational geometry.
• Experience with the building, deployment, and orchestration of containerized workloads using Docker.
• Solid understanding of cloud software security and compliance best practices.

Autodesk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.