Subject Matter Expert, Construction

autodesk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk Bengaluru seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to partner with R&D, bringing deep construction domain expertise to shape product direction and validate AI-driven innovations.

You will ensure the voice of the customer guides the roadmap, engage with product, engineering, and marketing, and represent Autodesk at industry events to drive adoption and credibility.

Qualifications

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience translating real-world delivery challenges into product improvements.
• Willingness to travel monthly.

Responsibilities

• Advise Product Management, Engineering, and Design on initiatives aligned with customer workflows and industry standards.
• Provide structured feedback during alpha and beta testing cycles; participate in early testing of new features.
• Influence roadmap development through field insights, competitive analysis, and industry trends.
• Act as a product ambassador at industry events, partner engagements, and internal trainings.
• Support Sales with product roadmap presentations during customer briefings; validate content for accuracy.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-priority management

Travel willingness

Job description

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

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About Autodesk

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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.

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In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

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