Principal Software Development Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in software development seeks a skilled engineer for their Connected Delivery platform. The role involves leading a team to build resilient, scalable applications. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in web development and cloud services, with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a culture that values innovation and diversity, and be part of a team that shapes the future of technology.

Benefits

Annual cash bonuses

Stock grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in scalable, distributed applications.
• Experience leading a team of 3+ software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and develop high-quality, secure applications.
• Mentor and develop junior developers.
• Participate in agile ceremonies of the Scrum team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile processes

Object-oriented programming

RESTful APIs

Cloud architectures

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Java

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

AWS

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD88304

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a motivated, experienced and skilled engineer to join our Connected Delivery platform team. his platform is responsible for enabling the discovery, download, and installation of all Autodesk products and services. You'll be responsible for building a full-stack application that is resilient, scalable, and highly available. As an ideal candidate, you’ll have led teams developing modern web experiences with cloud services in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and develop high-quality, secure, performant applications

• Provide project and team leadership to break down, estimate, and organize work

• Participate in agile ceremonies of the Scrum team

• Work closely with the product manager and team to understand and elaborate on requirements

• Provide guidance to your own team and others on software development best practices

• Work with team to troubleshoot code level problems quickly and efficiently

• Identify risk and propose mitigation strategies associated with the design

• Participate in code reviews to ensure new code conforms to highest standards

• Interact with internal and external customers to identify and resolve product defects

• Mentor and develop junior developers

• Respond on a rotational basis to escalated incidents after hours or on weekends to ensure 24/7 availability of our platform

Minimum Qualification

• BS in Computer Science or a related technical field (an MS in Computer Science or a related degree is preferred

• Over 8 years of professional experience developing scalable, distributed applications

• Strong experience leading a team of 3+ software engineers on projects

• Strong experience in object-oriented programming with languages like Java, TypeScript, JavaScript

• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs using Microservices architecture

• Strong knowledge of AWS, databases, and cloud architectures

• Deep expertise in developing web applications using the React framework.

• Strong experience and understanding of working on Agile processes like SCRUM

• Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to influence without authority

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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 – 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.

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

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