Software Development Manager

Autodesk, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Development Manager, where you will lead a talented team in building scalable cloud services for design and construction solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the architecture of innovative SaaS products that cater to a large user base. You will guide the development of critical services while managing a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Annual cash bonuses

Stock grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong leadership skills.
• Expertise in Java, C#, JavaScript/NodeJS, and distributed application design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a development team to enhance critical services for scalability and performance.
• Drive technical strategy and manage cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Java

C#

JavaScript/NodeJS

Ruby/JRuby

Golang

Scala

C++

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Git

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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Software Development Manager

Apply locations Vancouver, BC, CAN time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id 24WD81153

Job Requisition ID # 24WD81153

Are you a seasoned software developer who is passionate about building and scaling cloud services for world-class design and construction solutions? Do you have the skills and experience to design and lead a team of engineers to build reliable and trusted SaaS products that can handle a large user base and complex data flow? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Docs team in Autodesk AEC Construction R&D is seeking a talented and highly motivated Software Development Manager, who would provide technical leadership to a forming development team in Docs.

As a vital part of the overall Autodesk AEC Construction initiative, Docs comprises cloud services, enterprise systems, web applications, data processing systems, and operational tool chains. It is the centre of Autodesk's attempt to revolutionize the construction business via modern technology.

In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining several critical services for AEC Construction, guiding the architecture of platform and services across this ecosystem, and building/managing a high-performing development team in India. As Software Development Manager, you will take on a highly visible role in building out the future architecture of Docs. This is an opportunity to make something that directly impacts a sizeable business within Autodesk.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical staff in Docs team to strengthen critical services for greater robustness, scalability, performance, and data processing capability.
• Drive the technical strategy and roadmap with hands-on leadership in architecture and implementation.
• Lead the team to design, develop, and operate critical components to benefit Docs customers and other service teams.
• Drive and align technical strategy across divisions and interdependent teams.
• Manage cross-functional relationships with stakeholders, engineers, and technical partners.
• Serve as a technical evangelist across technical and non-technical personnel at all levels.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and work with development teams.
• This role will be hybrid work arrangement, based out of our Vancouver office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 8+ years software development experience.
• Expertise in one or more of: Java, C#, Javascript/NodeJS, Ruby/JRuby, Golang, Scala, C++.
• Extensive experience designing and developing scalable, resilient, distributed applications:
• HTTP-based API design.
• Build, deploy, and orchestration of containerized workloads.
• Event driven systems, message queues.
• Distributed data stores, caching, and eventual consistency.
• Observability at scale: monitoring, log aggregation.
• Experience with handling high throttle traffic.
• Experience in creating or maintaining data pipelines and storage for multinational online business.
• Cross-platform, native desktop app development (Windows, Mac, Linux).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good technical communication.
• Experience in managing a diverse and remote team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, CI/CD).
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.

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Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $136,000 and $187,000. 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