Principal Software Developer

Autodesk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join their Platform Service and Emerging Technology team. This role involves designing a universal data access platform, collaborating with global teams, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in web technologies and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working experience or equivalent MS.
• Rich API design and distributed system design experience.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement component platform for universal data access.
• Own full engineering cycle including designing, prototyping, coding, validating, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Mentoring and leading junior members to contribute on project goals.

Skills

Java

DevOps/CICD

AWS

REST APIs

AI

React.js

TypeScript

Micro-services

Analytical capability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor in Computer Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

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Position Overview

Autodesk Platform Service and Emerging Technology team is looking for talents to develop a core component that to empower millions of customers to search for and access any of their Autodesk data from any desktop, web, and mobile products. It is about defining the next-gen universal data access experience across diversified data sources, and moreover making it highly reusable, highly extensible and OS agnostic to easy integrate with Autodesk flagship products and 3rd party eco-systems.

Job Requisition ID #

25WD86670

Position Overview

Autodesk Platform Service and Emerging Technology team is looking for talents to develop a core component that to empower millions of customers to search for and access any of their Autodesk data from any desktop, web, and mobile products. It is about defining the next-gen universal data access experience across diversified data sources, and moreover making it highly reusable, highly extensible and OS agnostic to easy integrate with Autodesk flagship products and 3rd party eco-systems.

The position provides the opportunity to participate in core engineering including technology evaluation, prototyping, architecture design, web UI component, data system, platform & service engineering, and many more.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement component platform for universal data access.
• Design guidance of platform contribution rules, Interface design.
• Build up platform infrastructures.
• Design and implement platform AI plugin service.
• Work with the scrum team members to accomplish requirements from product manager and customers.
• Own full engineering cycle including designing, prototyping, coding, validating, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Establish strong partnership and collaborate effectively with engineering teams worldwide with concise communication, strong commitment and win-win mindset.
• Develop tools to boost work like automated testing, performance monitoring, resiliency analysis, etc.
• Share and bring best practice into the team/product; promote best practice/achievement to engineering community.
• Leading technical discussion and design cross global teams.
• Mentoring and leading junior members to contribute on project goals.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor in Computer Engineering with 8+ years working experience or equivalent MS.
• Require excellent experience in web technologies such as Java, devops/CICD, AWS technology, REST APIs, AI, React.js, TypeScript, etc.
• Rich API design and distributed system design experience.
• Strong analytical capability and fast-learning ability.
• Good leadership, communication and teamwork.
• Good knowledge about micro-services; familiar with AWS services or similar core services from other providers
• Comprehensive technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design, implementation, automation tests and deployment.
• Fluent English communication.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI is a plus.
• Experience in Component/SDK platform design and implementation is a plus.
• Successfully completed one or more commercial software development cycles is a plus.
  
  

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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About Autodesk

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We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

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

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, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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