Principal Engineer

PowerToFly; Remote; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced software engineer to design and implement test automation frameworks. The role requires proficiency in C++ and Python, alongside extensive experience in cloud platforms and CI/CD pipeline design. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in infrastructure engineering, automation, and the capability to mentor teams. This position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, promoting a culture of diversity and belonging.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Paid volunteer time off

6-week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Employee Resource Groups

A 'week of rest' at year's end

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with 5+ years in test automation, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience building scalable automation frameworks or infrastructure from scratch.
• Leadership experience mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive end-to-end test automation framework for Fusion 360.
• Architect and implement multi-region test infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into test automation workflows.

Skills

Proficient in C++

Proficient in Python

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)

CI/CD pipeline design

Database management (SQL/NoSQL)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Selenium

Job description

Position Overview

Autodesk is a global leader in 3D Design, Engineering, and Entertainment software. The work we do at Autodesk touches nearly every person on the planet. By creating software tools for making buildings, machines, and even the latest movies, we influence and empower some of the most creative people in the world to solve problems that matter. We work on a cutting‑edge CAD/CAM/CAE product, Fusion 360. Fusion CI/CD/Test System is a critical and sophisticated engineering infrastructure and pipeline for Fusion 360 build, development, testing, and delivery. It is built and running on modern Cloud Computing Technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive end‑to‑end test automation framework for Fusion 360 regionalization testing across multiple geographic regions.
• Architect and implement multi‑region test infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines for parallel test execution, automated deployment, and real‑time reporting across geographic regions.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for automated test environment provisioning and configuration management across multiple cloud regions.
• Lead technical strategy by working with engineering teams and stakeholders to define testing approaches, success criteria, and the roadmap for regionalization.
• Establish automation excellence through hands‑on mentorship, creating reusable frameworks, coding standards, and technical documentation.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into test automation workflows for intelligent test generation, predictive failure analysis, and automated maintenance.
• Write production‑grade automation code in Python and C++ to solve complex testing challenges at scale.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability for the distributed test infrastructure.
• Build container orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable, on‑demand test execution.
• Optimize test execution performance through intelligent parallelization and resource management.
• Design resilience patterns (circuitbreakers, retry logic) for reliable testing in distributed environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software development with 5+ years in test automation, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and distributed systems architecture.
• Track record of building scalable automation frameworks or infrastructure from scratch.

Technical Skills

• Programming: Proficient in C++ and Python (required); additional experience with Java or JavaScript/TypeScript is a plus.
• Test Automation: Hands‑on experience building test frameworks; proficient with modern automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar).
• DevOps & Infrastructure: CI/CD pipeline design (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• API Testing: Experience with REST, GraphQL testing; tools like Postman, REST Assured, or API test frameworks.
• Cloud Architecture: Understanding of VPC, networking, IAM, service deployment patterns, and scalability design.
• Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases for test data management.

Leadership

• Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills for working with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in defining technical strategy and making architectural decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

AI & Modern Testing (Highly Valued)

• AI Agent Development: Experience building AI agents for test automation using frameworks like LangGraph or similar agentic architectures; understanding of agent orchestration and multi‑agent patterns.
• LLM Integration: Hands‑on experience integrating LLMs into testing workflows; proficient in prompt engineering and context management for test generation.
• Intelligent Test Systems: Experienced in developing AI‑powered test automation that leverages agents for test generation, execution analysis, and self‑healing capabilities.
• Python & Async Patterns: Strong Python skills with async/await architecture for building scalable agent‑based testing systems.

Advanced Infrastructure (Strong Plus)

• Hands‑on multi‑region or multi‑cloud deployment experience.
• Understanding of data sovereignty, compliance, and cross‑region data synchronization.
• Experience with service mesh, API gateway, and global load balancing.
• Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
• Background in SRE practices and building resilient distributed systems.

Domain Knowledge (Nice to Have)

• Experience with engineering/CAD/CAM software, PLM systems, or technical design tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing workflows, product data management, or engineering collaboration systems.
• Background in SaaS globalization, internationalization, or regionalization projects.
• Experience testing complex desktop applications (not just web applications).

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada‑BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,500 and $180,840. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

What Autodesk Has to Offer

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision/Life
• Work-Life Balance
• Paid volunteer time off
• 6‑week paid sabbatical every 4 years
• Employee Resource Groups
• A "week of rest" at year's end