Senior Software Engineer

Autodesk, Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. in Pune is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop scalable backend and platform services used across Autodesk products.

You will contribute to the architecture of distributed systems and build reliable APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. You should have 6–8 years of backend/platform experience, strong Node.js/TypeScript/Python skills, and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS).

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of professional software engineering experience in backend/platform development.
• Experience designing and building scalable backend services and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or similar backend technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Understanding of APIs, microservices, and asynchronous processing.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and IaC, testing, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and platform services.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of distributed systems.
• Build reliable APIs and service integrations.
• Troubleshoot complex system and production issues and deliver well-designed solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Improve automated testing, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and observability.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Python

AWS

Distributed systems

APIs

Databases

CI/CD

Agile

Backend development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD100722

Position Overview Autodesk is building a modern application platform that delivers connected experiences across its products and enables customers and internal teams to work more effectively across workflows. We are expanding our Pune engineering team to build and enhance scalable backend and platform services used across Autodesk products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and develop reliable cloud-based services, contribute to technical decisions, and collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. This role is a good fit for someone with strong backend engineering experience and experience building scalable distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and platform services
• Contribute to the design and architecture of distributed systems
• Build reliable APIs and service integrations
• Troubleshoot complex system and production issues and deliver well-designed solutions
• Participate in design and code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Improve automated testing, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and observability
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to improving the reliability, resiliency, scalability, and maintainability of services
• Mentor engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team

Minimum Qualifications

• 6–8 years of professional software engineering experience, primarily in backend or platform development
• Experience designing and building scalable backend services and distributed systems
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or similar backend technologies
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Good understanding of distributed systems concepts, APIs, microservices, and asynchronous processing
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, CI/CD, monitoring, and observability
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and deliver maintainable, high-quality solutions
• Experience working effectively in Agile and collaborative engineering environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building shared platform services, distributed systems, or backend systems at scale
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, containers, or infrastructure automation technologies
• Experience supporting production services and improving system reliability, performance, and observability
• Exposure to AI-assisted applications, LLM-based capabilities, or workflow automation
• Familiarity with AI/ML platforms or application patterns such as Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, RAG, tool calling, or evaluation frameworks

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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 our 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?

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

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.

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 our 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?