Software Engineer

Autodesk; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a talented frontend software engineer to build world‑class web applications for construction efficiency. You will work in a hybrid environment, participate in full software lifecycle, and apply modern web tech like React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS.

Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams, write clean code, test with Jest and Cypress, and contribute to continuous improvement and agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of frontend development experience
• Solid foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
• Experience with Jest and Cypress for testing
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows
• Familiarity with Agile environments with short release cycles
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, well‑documented code

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from implementation to deployment and continuous improvement
• Develop scalable, secure, high‑performance frontend applications using modern web technologies
• Translate product requirements into iterative, customer‑facing enhancements with guidance as needed
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers across distributed teams
• Maintain high engineering standards through peer reviews, testing, documentation, and clean code practices
• Learn and apply company software engineering and agile practices; surface risks and blockers early and seek mentorship
• Leverage AI tools and modern engineering productivity techniques in daily workflows
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to team‑level improvements
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment using modern engineering tools and practices
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery cycles

Skills

Frontend development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Jest

Cypress

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jest

Cypress

Webpack

Rsbuild

Job description

Position Overview

The Autodesk Interactive Graphics Solutions group is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to develop world‑class commercial web applications used by construction companies to increase efficiency and reduce the high amount of waste produced during construction. If you are a Software Engineer proficient in web application development and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast‑paced team with state‑of‑the‑art technologies, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from implementation to deployment and continuous improvement
• Develop scalable, secure, high‑performance frontend applications using modern web technologies
• Translate product requirements into iterative, customer‑facing enhancements with guidance as needed
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineers across distributed teams
• Maintain high engineering standards through peer reviews, testing, documentation, and clean code practices
• Learn and apply company software engineering and agile practices; surface risks and blockers early and seek mentorship from technical leaders and senior engineers
• Leverage AI tools and modern engineering productivity techniques in daily workflows
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to team‑level improvements
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment using modern engineering tools and practices
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery cycles

Minimum Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of hands‑on frontend development experience or Bachelor of Science or higher degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
• Good understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and browser internals
• Experience with modern testing frameworks like Jest and Cypress
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Experience working in Agile environments with short release cycles
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, well‑documented code
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with state management solutions such as Redux, MobX or React Query
• Familiarity with bundling tools (e.g., Webpack, Rsbuild) and modern build systems
• Exposure to web‑based 3D visualization technologies
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑native deployment models
• Exposure to backend technologies such as Node.js and C#
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms

The Ideal Candidate

• A curious engineer who stays current with emerging tools and technologies
• Comfortable working in distributed, cross‑functional teams
• Adaptable and capable of managing priorities with guidance
• Committed to learning and improving engineering practices
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Open to working in a hybrid environment and leveraging in‑person interactions to strengthen collaboration and problem‑solving