Software Development Manager - Platform Services

Imagine Foundation e.V.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto seeks a Software Development Manager to join their Platform Services team. This role involves managing a C++ team, driving service excellence, and ensuring project alignment with organizational goals. Candidates should have substantial experience in software development and team leadership, embracing a culture of continuous learning and inclusivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary annual cash bonuses

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and developing cloud or server applications.
• 5+ years of professional C++ development.
• Experience leading teams from Junior to Principal engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing C++ team.
• Manage project completion and ensure customer-centric service.
• Guide the team through ambiguity and change.

Skills

C++

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Software Development Manager - Platform Services

Software Development Manager - Platform Services

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Autodesk

Software Engineering

Toronto, ON, Canada

Posted on Jun 7, 2025

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Job Requisition ID #

25WD89324

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a Software Development Manager to join our Platform Services & Emerging Technologies organization.

The Visualization Services team transforms raw, multi-gigabyte design files into ultra-efficient, streaming-ready assets for Autodesk’s desktop, web, and mobile viewers. We’re driving the adoption of next-generation streaming formats that accelerate rendering, cut bandwidth, and lower cloud costs.

As Software Development Manager , you’ll lead our hybrid Toronto–Montreal C++ team that powers this visualization engine. You will hire and develop talent, plan and run sprints, and partner with product manager, and client-rendering teams to ship new features, resolve escalations, and eliminate performance bottlenecks through innovative approaches. Acting as the bridge between business goals and engineering execution, you’ll foster an open culture, establish best practices, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, customer-focused solutions. This role reports to the Senior Software Development Manager in Toronto.

How You Work

• Lead through empowerment by setting clear goals and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Deliver results on time by turning roadmaps into executable plans and closing the loop with measurable impact.
• Communicate with clarity by surfacing risks early, framing trade-offs, and keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Build trust and inclusion by creating psychological safety, welcoming diverse viewpoints, and celebrating shared wins.
• Champion continuous learning by encouraging experimentation, sharing knowledge, and investing in professional development for yourself and your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor engineers to build a top-performing C++ team.
• Accountable for results and initiatives for the teams. Plan and manage the successful completion of projects to fulfill goals. Work with the team to break down complex requirements into executable work. Help the team to identify, solve and / or escalate risks, dependencies and roadblocks
• Lead the team in supporting customers, resolving incidents quickly, and instilling a customer-centric mindset.
• Champion resiliency, performance, scalability, and reliability, driving service-excellence initiatives.
• Keep the team’s work aligned with organizational goals and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and career development, up-skilling developers to meet business and personal growth objectives.
• Develop Autodesk culture values in the teams. Enhance engineering efficiency by observing the team, identifying opportunities, and drive continual process improvement.
• Guide the team through ambiguity and change, adapting plans as priorities evolve.
• Manage team's performance to ensure successful project completion. Inspire, motivate and coach team members to achieve maximum productivity, creativity and efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years designing and developing cloud or server applications and services.
• 5+ years of professional C++ development on large codebases and 3+ years of experience leading development, teams managing team members, from Junior to Principal engineers, from Developers to QAs
• Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle, CI / CD, and engineering best practices.
• Expertise with modern C++ (C++17 or later), multi-threading, and performance optimization
• Proven record of delivering complex software projects with multiple dependencies in an Agile / Scrum environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing complex software projects with multiple dependencies
• Demonstrated ability to hire, onboard, and grow high-performing teams and to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Experience managing business and technical scope changes across all phases of the development cycle.
• Willingness to collaborate across time zones, including occasional work outside normal hours.

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 – 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. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash 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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