Senior Software Developer (Java) - Platform & Emerging Technologies

autodesk; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Software Developer to help build the next generation of cloud, platform, and AI-powered capabilities that support Autodesk products and customers worldwide. You will contribute to scalable SaaS services, platform components, data solutions, visualization technologies, and emerging AI-driven experiences.

You will collaborate with Product Management, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
• Experience building cloud-based applications, distributed systems, or SaaS solutions
• Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Experience developing APIs and services using REST, GraphQL, or gRPC
• Solid understanding of OO design, software architecture, and engineering best practices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern development workflows
• Experience working in Agile software development environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in globally distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software across cloud services and product applications
• Develop APIs, services, SDKs, and reusable platform components
• Participate in architectural discussions and code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with root-cause analysis
• Contribute to software releases and operational support activities

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST/GraphQL/gRPC APIs

Cloud platforms

Agile software development

CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshooting

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD100072

Senior Software Developer- Platform & Emerging Technologies

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Software Developer to help build the next generation of cloud, platform, and AI-powered capabilities that support Autodesk products and customers worldwide. In this role, you will contribute to the development of scalable SaaS services, platform components, data solutions, visualization technologies, and emerging AI-driven experiences. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that enable innovation across Autodesk's product ecosystem. As Autodesk continues its transformation toward a connected SaaS platform, you will help build and evolve services, APIs, data architectures, and intelligent platform capabilities that support AI-assisted workflows, automation, and cross-product experiences. This role combines strong technical execution with growing technical leadership. You will work on complex engineering challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and help drive engineering excellence through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver high-quality solutions, contribute to platform evolution, and positively influence your team and product outcomes.

Responsibilities

Software Development & Technical Execution

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions across cloud services, platform capabilities, and product applications.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new platform features and enhancements to existing systems.
• Build reliable, secure, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.
• Develop and maintain APIs, services, SDKs, and reusable platform components.
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to architectural discussions within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues through debugging, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in software releases and operational support activities.

Cloud, SaaS & Platform Development

• Contribute to the development and evolution of Autodesk's SaaS and platform ecosystem.
• Build scalable cloud-native services and distributed systems.
• Develop APIs and integration capabilities that enable product interoperability and developer productivity.
• Help improve platform capabilities supporting automation, intelligent workflows, and emerging AI-powered experiences.
• Contribute to platform observability, reliability, security, and operational excellence.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, Architects, QA Engineers, and fellow developers to deliver customer value.
• Participate in Agile planning, estimation, and delivery activities.
• Coordinate with engineers across teams to manage dependencies and deliver projects successfully.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, code quality standards, and team effectiveness.
• Participate in peer code reviews and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Growth & Mentorship

• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud computing, software engineering, and AI.
• Contribute ideas that improve products, developer experiences, and engineering practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following technology stacks:
  • Java and Spring Boot
• Experience building cloud-based applications, distributed systems, or SaaS solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Experience developing APIs and services using REST, GraphQL, gRPC, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented design, software architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern development workflows.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in globally distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk products, BIM workflows, AEC technologies, or design and engineering software.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with AI-powered applications, automation systems, or intelligent workflows.
• Experience with 2D/3D visualization systems, rendering engines, or graphics technologies.
• Experience building APIs, SDKs, extensibility frameworks, or developer platform capabilities.
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