Software Engineering Manager

Autodesk; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is looking for a team leader to manage a distributed engineering team focused on cloud applications and digital twin technology. Candidates should have significant experience in software development and team management. This role emphasizes collaboration and sustainability in building operations. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Join us in our mission to optimize building environments through data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience managing product engineering teams.
• 10+ years of hands-on software development in cloud services.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed development team of 4 engineers.
• Coach team members and support their professional development.
• Partner with product managers and UX designers to build features.
• Guide technical strategy for scalable cloud applications.

Skills

Team leadership

Cloud platform proficiency

Agile development practices

REST API development

Software development in Go and C++

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Job description

Position Overview

Join Autodesk Tandem and help lead the charge in disrupting building operations with digital twins and AI! Nearly 50% of operational carbon emissions come from buildings, and 30% of energy is wasted due to poor design and operational decisions. At Autodesk, we’re on a mission to empower building operators to optimize their environments using data. Our team is developing digital twin technology that connects, aggregates, and analyzes building data from various sources, enabling our product end users—building operators—to improve both sustainability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a growing, distributed development team of 4 engineers across Germany, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing remote culture
• Coach and grow individual team members, supporting their professional development and guiding the team’s organic expansion as product demands evolve
• Partner closely with product managers, UX designers, and software architects to translate user needs into impactful, customer‑facing features
• Guide technical strategy to ensure that your team builds and maintains scalable, secure, and high‑throughput cloud applications

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field
li>4+ years of experience managing product engineering teams
• 10+ years of hands‑on software development experience in cloud services and applications
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with Agile development practices such as Scrum or Kanban
• Passion for coaching and mentoring engineers, with a leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• REST API development experience
• Experience coding in Go, C++
• Experience with the building, deployment, and orchestration of containerized workloads using Docker
• Solid understanding of cloud software security and compliance best practices