Principal Security Software Developer

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Principal Security Software Developer to design and maintain secure data platform infrastructure. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and enforce security practices. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree and over 8 years' experience in software engineering. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Health 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

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on security.
• Applied knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure software principles.
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of secure data platform solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical solutions.
• Integrate security testing and practices in software development.

Skills

AWS expertise

Python programming

CI/CD pipeline experience

Problem-solving skills

Agile/Scrum experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Terraform

Snowflake

Job description

25WD93949, Principal Security Software Developer

Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Software Developer to join our Trust Data Platform team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and maintaining our data platform infrastructure. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our data systems.

We offer competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment, career growth, and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure data platform solutions while shaping the technical roadmap and addressing technical debt
• Collaborate with product, architecture, engineering, and security teams to translate requirements into high‑quality technical solutions
• Embed secure SDLC practices by integrating automated security testing, static analysis, dependency scanning, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scanning into CI/CD workflows
• Participate in threat modeling and help teams mitigate risks through secure design and engineering guidance
• Build and maintain systems that support security monitoring, observability, anomaly detection, and compliance reporting
• Plan and deliver software releases using Agile methodologies, promoting open/inner‑source development models
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, secure coding practices, and system design to reduce complexity and improve quality
• Conduct reviews and audits of SDLC processes and remediate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security defects across the platform
• Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and technologies
• Promote collaboration through open/inner‑source development models
• Apply continuous attention to technical excellence, secure coding principles and good design, resulting in a straightforward solution and reducing complexity
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and secure engineering across teams
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and key metrics

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Security, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong emphasis on security‑focused development
• Experience in upholding and enforcing comprehensive code quality standards and best practices
• Deep expertise in AWS, including IAM, KMS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, networking security, encryption, and secure‑by‑design cloud architecture
• Proficiency in Python and experience building security‑focused software (e.g., authentication/authorization services, secrets management, audit/logging frameworks, threat detection or analytics tooling)
• Applied knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure software engineering principles, with demonstrated experience implementing them in production systems
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proven ability to integrate security controls into engineering workflows, including CI/CD security automation (SAST, SCA, IaC scanning) and participation in threat modeling and design reviews
• Experience with Snowflake, or similar cloud data warehousing platforms
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure data or platform solutions
• Excellent problem‑solving, debugging, collaboration, and communication skills
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development processes

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience with other programming languages such as Java or Go
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards (e.g., SOC, FedRAMP, GDPR)
• Security certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, GWEB, GSEC, GCSA, or equivalent, demonstrating a strong understanding of modern security practices

Learn More / Plus d'information

About Autodesk / À propos d’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.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency / Transparence salariale

Salary is part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging / Diversité et appurtenance

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

Nous sommes fiers de cultiver une culture d’appartenance où chacun peut s’épanouir. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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What Autodesk Has to Offer

Autodesk makes the software and tools that help people imagine, design, and make a better world. If you've ever driven a high‑performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with their software. Autodesk offers its employees benefits like:

• 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