Software Development Manager, Civil 3D

PowerToFly; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team focusing on civil engineering software. This hybrid role involves recruiting and developing software developers, directing project scope, and advocating for best engineering practices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and experience managing engineering teams. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a 6-week sabbatical every 4 years.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Work-Life Balance

Paid volunteer time off

6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Employee Resource Groups

Week of rest at year's end

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technical lead in large-scale software development.
• At least 3 years of experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of the entire software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software developers.
• Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of features and services.
• Collaborate with product management to define project scope and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership in software development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

SQLite

Job description

Overview

At Autodesk, we empower those who imagine, design, and create a better world for everyone. Our customers build the tallest skyscrapers, develop sustainable housing, launch rockets, and invent solutions for global challenges. Join our global engineering team and help shape the future of civil engineering software. We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to join our Civil 3D development team that focus on building a new suite of features that drive customer efficiency and effectiveness. This role is hybrid in Toronto Canada coming into the office 3x a week.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software developers. Provide clear guidance, regular feedback, and support career growth
• Direct the design, implementation, and maintenance of features, components, and cloud services, ensuring technical excellence
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop release plans that deliver meaningful customer value
• Formulate and execute long-term strategies that align with organizational goals
• Champion best practices in engineering, including code quality, testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Foster trust and effective collaboration with globally distributed teams, including DevOps, to ensure seamless product delivery
• Advocate for end-users by ensuring the team’s output meets high standards for performance and usability

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as a technical lead in large-scale software development, with successful completion of multiple full development cycles
• At least 3 years of experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, delivery, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipeline design, and test automation
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of making impactful technical decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, with experience working in scaled Scrum teams and driving cross-team progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or education in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry
• Experience with cloud services and web technologies
• Knowledge of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite)
• Practical experience with AI technologies, frameworks, or platforms
• Experience with test-driven development and behavior-driven development is a plus

Learn More

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 $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, 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

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What Autodesk Has to Offer

Autodesk makes the software and tools that help people imagine, design, and make a better world. If you\'ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you\'ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with their software. Autodesk offers their employees benefits like:

• 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