Principal Software Developer - Computation and Automation

PowerToFly; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design software company is seeking a Principal Software Developer to enhance Computational Design and Automation. You will leverage advanced development expertise to drive innovation across products. Collaborating with engineers and industry experts, you will facilitate the integration of automation tools. Requires 5-7+ years of software development experience, strong front-end and cloud application skills, and proficiency in languages like C++ and JavaScript. Offers include competitive salary and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid volunteer time off

6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Employee Resource Groups

A week of rest at year's end

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end web development and cloud applications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype and evaluate new ideas using Autodesk APIs.
• Collaborate with technical leads to define exploratory goals.
• Actively contribute to threat modeling and ensure service security.

Skills

Software development

Front-end web development

Cloud applications

C++

C#

JavaScript

Continuous Integration

Agile methodologies

Scripting languages

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

.NET/.NET Core

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Position Overview

PrincipalSoftware Developer – Computation Design and Automation

Autodesk is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner (AECO) sector by enhancing existing Computational Design and Automation methods with cutting-edge Agentic technologies, seamlessly integrating them into products such as Revit, Civil 3D, Construction Cloud, and Forma.

As a Principal Software Developer, you will leverage your advanced development expertise to drive the next wave of Computational Design, Automation, and Agentic technologies across our AEC portfolio. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including software engineers, designers, and industry experts to define product vision and technical strategy. Your role will ensure the seamless integration of sophisticated workflow automation tools within Autodesk’s product suite and tailored cloud solutions for the industry.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about tackling complex customer challenges, excels in navigating ambiguity, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clear strategic focus. Autodesk offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements, with key home offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly prototype and evaluate new ideas using Autodesk APIs (primarily Forma and Revit) to validate feasibility, explore workflows and communicate insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with technical leads, researchers, and product managers to define exploratory goals and build proof‑of‑concept solutions that address key questions or opportunities
• Contribute to design, implementation, testing, and deployment of Dynamo software products (desktop, web, and mobile)
• Drive technical discussions and technical decision‑making
• Actively develop and maintain our highly available production systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable
• Actively contribute to threat modeling and security architecture design to ensure our services maintain an appropriate threat mitigation stance.
• Configure and improve cloud infrastructure for service availability, resiliency, performance, and cost efficiency with increasing load over time
• Participate in team development process, including daily scrum, planning, code reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Ensure the quality of the codebase through code reviews, automated testing, and quality control measures
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software and ML development
• Function well in a fast‑paced, rapidly‑changing environment

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of professional experience in software development
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Experience designing and developing web/cloud applications
• Strong proficiency with front‑end web development experience, building scalable web applications and components using UI libraries such as React and working with Typescript/Javascript
• Strong proficiency with modern desktop technologies: C++, C#, .NET/.NET Core
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks
• Experience with Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, etc
• Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and load balancing
• Experience in working in an Agile environment
• Experience in working with distributed team

Preferred Qualifications

• Passionate about solving problems for AEC customers (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) by applying AI and automation.
• Experience with User Interface / User Experience Design process
• Strong Domain Experience with CAD applications and BIM workflows
• Experience with 3D computer graphics and/or computational geometry

About 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

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.

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

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

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