Software Engineering Manager (Java, AWS, Search)

Autodesk, Inc.; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk Pune is seeking an Engineering Manager for Search Infrastructure to build a scalable search platform powering Autodesk’s Industry Clouds – Fusion, Forma and Flow. You will lead teams delivering cloud-scale microservices and drive engineering excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on Java and AWS experience, and a track record of mentoring engineers, setting strategy, and delivering high‑quality software for complex cloud systems.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
• 12-16 years of hands on experience designing and developing cloud scale and highly available server applications.
• Experience leading and mentoring development teams and cross-functional groups.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and data management.
• Proficiency in Java and AWS.
• Experience building large, scalable, resilient cloud data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more large scale initiatives and drive business outcomes.
• Guide company objectives and long-term strategy for services.
• Design, develop and operate scalable micro-services and data-intensive systems.
• Drive resiliency, reliability, and engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality software.
• Inspire, coach and mentor engineers to maximize productivity and career growth.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Distributed systems

Data structures & algorithms

Java

Hiring top engineering talent

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Lucene/ElasticSearch/OpenSearch

Vector Databases ML Infrastructure

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD100857

Position Overview We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Manager for Search Infrastructure within Autodesk Platform Services. In this role, you will help to build modern and scalable Search Platform that powers the search experiences across Autodesk’s Industry Clouds – Fusion, Forma and Flow. As an ideal candidate, you have led teams developing scalable cloud services in a fast‑paced, agile environment. You know how to nurture talent, develop/advocate best practices, foster open communication, and provide guidance and mentoring for effective and high‑performing teams to deliver high‑quality solutions to their customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Key Business Outcome / Initiatives. Accountable for one or more large scale key results.
• Lead and contribute to development of company objectives and long term strategy of the services.
• Lead the design, development and operations of highly scalable, distributed, data intensive micro‑services.
• Drive resiliency best practices.
• Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers and other stakeholders to drive business outcomes.
• Ensure timely delivery of high quality software meeting customer needs.
• As a leader, inspire, motivate and coach team members to achieve maximum productivity, optimal creativity and efficiency.
• Mentor team members to develop their careers and to achieve individual success.
• Hire, develop and mentor top engineering talent.
• Enhance engineering efficiency; observing the team, identifying opportunities, and influencing the improvement.
• Manage the unknowns and help teams manage through the uncertainties.
• Drive customer‑centricity and engineering excellence in teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 12‑16 years of hands on experience in the industry involving designing and developing cloud scale and highly available server applications and services.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and managing development teams, or other similar leadership roles (managing cross‑functional team members from Software Engineers to Principal Engineers to Architects).
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and data management.
• Exceptional proficiency in Java or similar programming language.
• Expertise in Cloud Infrastructure platforms such as AWS.
• Experience developing large, highly scalable, available and resilient distributed cloud data systems.
• Experience managing senior level engineering talent and geo distributed teams.
• Experience in hiring key talent and setting up teams for success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Information Retrieval with hands on experience in Lucene/ElasticSearch/OpenSearch.
• Exposure to Vector Databases and ML Infrastructure.
• Experience in monitoring and improving reliability of a complex system at scale.
• Aware of Security and Compliance challenges in Cloud products and/or platforms.

Company Culture

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.

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.