Software Engineering Manager (Java, AWS, Search)

Autodesk, Inc; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for Search Infrastructure to build scalable cloud services powering Autodesk Platform Services across Fusion, Forma and Flow. You will guide architecture, development, and operations while mentoring a distributed team of engineers.

The role emphasizes leadership, performance, and customer-centric delivery, with a strong focus on reliability and scalable search capabilities across our industry clouds.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience designing cloud-scale server apps.
• 5+ years in leading, mentoring, and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and operations of scalable, data-intensive microservices.
• Drive resiliency, reliability, and engineering excellence across teams.
• Mentor engineers and hire top talent for geo-distributed teams.
• Collaborate with architects and product managers to achieve business outcomes.

Skills

Java

Cloud AWS

Distributed systems

Team leadership

Lucene/OpenSearch

Education

Bachelors in CS or related

MS preferred

Tools

ElasticSearch/OpenSearch

Vector Databases

Job description

Job ID26WD100857DepartmentNon-CommissionJob Requisition ID #26WD100857Position OverviewWelcome to Autodesk! The worldʼs innovators, designers, engineers, builders, and creators trust Autodesk to help them design and make a better world for all. Autodeskʼs Design and Make Platform empowers everyone, everywhere to design and make anything. From the buildings we live and work in, to the cars we drive and the bridges we drive over. From the products we use and technology we rely on, to the movies and games that inspire us. Everything around us is made using Autodesk software.Autodeskʼs leading Design and Make Platform offers customers the technology to help them create the world around us, and the critical insights and data to deliver better outcomes for their business and the planet.At Autodesk, we celebrate all the real-world problem solvers, creative rebels, and innovators who are driven to improve the reality around us. Because we donʼt believe in waiting for progress; we believe in making it. When youʼre an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!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 Autodeskʼs 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.ResponsibilitiesLead 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 servicesLead the design, development and operations of highly scalable, distributed, data intensive micro-servicesDrive resiliency best practicesCollaborate with Architects, Product Managers and other stakeholders to drive business outcomes.Ensure timely delivery of high quality software meeting customer needsAs a leader, inspire, motivate and coach team members to achieve maximum productivity, optimal creativity and efficiencyMentor team members to develop their careers and to achieve individual successHire, develop and mentor top engineering talentEnhance engineering efficiency; observing the team, identifying opportunities, and influencing the improvementManage the unknowns and help teams manage through the uncertaintiesDrive customer-centricity and engineering excellence in teamsMinimum Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience15+ years of hands on experience in the industry involving designing and developing cloud scale and highly available server applications and services5+ years of 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 managementExceptional proficiency in Java or similar programming languageExpertise in Cloud Infrastructure platforms such as AWSExperience developing large, highly scalable, available and resilient distributed cloud data systemsExperience managing senior level engineering talent and geo distributed teamsExperience in hiring key talent and setting up teams for successPreferred QualificationsExposure to Information Retrieval with hands on experience in Lucene/ElasticSearch/OpenSearchExposure to Vector Databases and ML InfrastructureExperience in monitoring and improving reliability of a complex system at scale.Aware of Security and Compliance challenges in Cloud products and/or platformsThe Ideal CandidateStrong communicator. You enjoy synthesizing, simplifying, and articulating complex problems to othersA team-player, with a result-focused passion to deliver an overall solutionSelf-starter who can come up to speed quickly and identify the problems that need to be solved and drive the solutions for themYou embrace perpetual learning and are always ready for a new challengeLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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 transparencySalary 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.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belongingIn-Person Onboarding and Identity VerificationThis role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.