Principal Software Engineer(Autodesk AI Assistant)

Autodesk; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of Autodesk Assistant, our next-generation Agentic AI Orchestration Platform. You will steer a team of software and AI/ML engineers to build scalable, reliable distributed systems that power intelligent agentic experiences and generative AI workflows.

The role requires strong technical leadership, a clear vision for platform evolution, and hands-on participation in architecture, reviews, and problem

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years as technical lead or software architect
• Proven leadership of software/AI/ML platform teams
• Experience with AI orchestration and agentic frameworks
• Cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with AI models deployment (SageMaker, Bedrock, Azure ML)
• Experience with complex agentic architectures, APIs, guardrails, context management

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, development, and deployment of AI/ML and Agentic AI platform capabilities
• Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, Data Engineering, and Cloud Infra to define roadmaps
• Drive architecture for scalable, secure AI agents systems and guide decisions
• Own execution and delivery using Agile methodologies and best practices
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and problem solving
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of engineering excellence

Skills

Technical leadership

AI/ML expertise

Cloud architecture

CI/CD for ML

Kanban & Agile

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

SageMaker

Bedrock

Azure Machine Learning

Job description

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a passionate and experienced Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the architecture, design, development, and delivery of Autodesk Assistant, our next-generation Agentic AI Orchestration Platform. In this role, you will lead a talented team of software and AI/ML engineers to build scalable, reliable, and extensible distributed systems platform capabilities that power intelligent agentic experiences, and advanced generative AI/LLM workflows.

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader responsible for defining and driving the platform's technical vision, architecture, and execution strategy while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and business priorities. You will champion engineering excellence, guide critical technical decisions, drive platform adoption, and ensure the successful delivery of scalable, production-ready Agentic AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical strategy, development, and deployment of AI/ML and Agentic AI platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term technology vision
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Data Science, Data Engineering, and Cloud Infrastructure, to define, prioritize, and execute the Agentic AI platform roadmap
• Drive the architecture and design of scalable, reliable, secure, and high-performance AI Agents systems, providing technical direction and guiding critical architectural and technology decisions
• Own the technical execution and delivery of the platform strategy, leveraging Agile methodologies, software engineering best practices, and rigorous standards for code quality, performance, reliability, and security
• Maintain a hands‑on technical leadership role by actively participating in architecture discussions, design and code reviews, technical problem‑solving, and resolution of complex engineering challenges
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and accountability by mentoring engineers, promoting technical growth, encouraging collaboration, and empowering the team to deliver high-quality solutions with measurable impact

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (MS preferred)
• 10+ years of experience of software engineering, with 4+ years of experience as a technical lead or Software Architect
• Proven experience leading and mentoring software and AI/ML platform engineering teams
• Practical experience with modern AI orchestration and agentic frameworks
• Experience with design, build and running scalable, high-performance systems production applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building and deploying AI models, for rapid AI application development, using AWS SageMaker, Bedrock or Azure Machine Learning
• Experience working with complex agentic AI architectures, API ecosystems, guardrails, context management and other best of breed AI/ML offerings
• Understanding of MLOps principles and practices for effectively managing and automating machine learning workflows, including model versioning, monitoring, and deployment
• Expertise in CI/CD, automation tools, and practices for machine learning lifecycle management
• Strong background in AI/ML with experience in deep learning, statistical modeling, and neural networks
• Experience with Kanban and agile development processes and methodologies
• Excellent communication and written skills
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving project goals

About Autodesk / À propos d’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!

Bienvenue chez Autodesk ! Nos logiciels créent chaque jour des choses extraordinaires : des bâtiments les plus écologiques aux voitures les plus propres, en passant par les usines les plus intelligentes et les films à succès. Nous aidons les innovateurs à concrétiser leurs idées, transformant non seulement la façon dont les choses sont fabriquées, mais aussi ce qui peut l’être.

Nous sommes très fiers de notre culture chez Autodesk ; elle est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Notre culture guide notre façon de travailler et de nous comporter les uns envers les autres, influence nos interactions avec nos clients et nos partenaires, et définit notre image au monde.

En tant qu’Autodeskien, vous pouvez accomplir un travail significatif qui contribue à bâtir un monde meilleur, conçu et réalisé pour tous. Prêt à façonner le monde et votre avenir ? Rejoignez-nous !

Salary transparency / Transparence Salariale

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

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging

In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

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