Construction Subject Matter Expert

Autodesk India Pvt Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk India Pvt Ltd. is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert in Construction to bring deep domain knowledge to product development and customer adoption.

The role partners with Autodesk R&D to reflect the voice of the customer in the roadmap and to validate new capabilities including AI-driven innovations. The SME will engage with Product Management, Engineering, and Design to ensure alignment with real-world jobsite needs, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support early testing and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction industry experience with a strong focus on project management and operations.
• Experience translating real-world delivery and operational challenges into product and process improvements.
• International experience in EMEA and APAC is a plus.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise Product Management, Engineering, and Design teams on new initiatives to align with customer workflows and field needs.
• Contribute to business planning, strategic initiatives, and alpha/beta testing cycles.
• Provide structured feedback during testing and validate new features and AI use cases.
• Influence roadmap development through field insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends.
• Act as product ambassador at events, support sales via roadmap presentations, and facilitate advisory groups.

Skills

Construction domain expertise

Presentation & communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Job description

Position Overview

Subject Matter Expert, Construction Job Requisition ID # 26WD101519 Position Overview In partnership with Autodesk R&D, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) bring deep construction domain expertise and hands‑on product knowledge to support product development, accelerate customer adoption, and validate new capabilities including AI‑driven innovations. This role ensures that the voice of the customer is consistently reflected in the product roadmap. The team complements Product Management by serving as outward‑facing advocates who help shape, communicate, and validate product direction across the construction ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Product Engagement
  • Advise Product Management, Engineering, and Design teams on new initiatives to ensure alignment with customer workflows, industry standards, and real‑world jobsite needs
  • Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives
  • Provide structured feedback during alpha and beta testing cycles
  • Participate in early testing and validation of new features and products
  • Influence roadmap development through field insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends
  • Test and validate AI use cases, ensuring accuracy, relevance, bias mitigation, safety, and industry applicability
• Customer Engagement & Feedback
  • Act as a product ambassador at industry events, partner engagements, and internal training sessions
  • Support Sales through product roadmap presentations during customer briefings
  • Assist in the facilitation of Product Advisory Groups, including agenda development, follow‑up actions, and synthesis of insights
  • Capture customer feedback, pain points, and emerging trends, and communicate insights to Product Management in a structured and actionable format
• Marketing & Content Collaboration
  • Partner with Marketing to support product webinars and thought leadership initiatives
  • Contribute to social media and community engagement efforts (LinkedIn, Big Room, blog posts, Idea Station)
  • Review and validate industry-facing content to ensure technical accuracy and credibility

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction industry experience with a strong focus on project management and operations, with experience translating real‑world delivery and operational challenges into product and process improvements
• Experience supporting both self‑perform and contracted work
• International experience in EMEA and APAC is a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Results‑driven with a proven track record of successful project outcomes
• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with strong interpersonal and soft skills
• Willingness to travel monthly #LI-SJ1

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. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Belonging

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In‑Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

This role may require in‑person onboarding and/or in‑person ID verification.

Experience Level

Senior Level