Lead Engineering for Forma Design Apps

Autodesk; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk in Oslo is seeking a Head of Engineering for Forma Design Apps to lead the engineering organization behind customer-facing experiences where architects, planners, and developers explore possibilities and design smarter cities.

You will coach Engineering Managers, shape team structure, and empower teams to deliver high-quality cloud-based design tools. This role combines technical depth with people leadership in a fast-evolving, international environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership
• Engineering leadership across multiple teams, including mentoring Engineering Managers or senior leaders
• Track record of delivering customer-facing cloud-based web applications
• Strong technical judgment and the credibility to engage with engineers on architecture, integrations, quality, performance, and trade-offs
• Experience working with Product and Design to build high-quality user experiences
• Experience hiring, coaching, and developing engineering talent in cross-functional teams
• Ability to operate with autonomy, make decisions in ambiguity, and balance product delivery with long-term engineering health
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across disciplines and seniority levels; professional English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Managers, building healthy, empowered teams
• Shape the engineering organization as we grow, including team structure, staffing, and hiring decisions
• Create an environment of trust, ownership, and continuous learning across squads
• Drive engineering delivery across multiple squads building customer-facing Forma design applications
• Partner with Product and Design to translate strategy into shipped outcomes
• Ensure teams balance speed with quality and long-term sustainability
• Collaborate with Tech Leads on technical direction and cross-team dependencies
• Promote adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, across products and practices

Skills

Leadership

Cloud web apps

Engineering managers

Autonomy in ambiguity

Communication skills

Team building

English proficiency

Job description

Autodesk in Oslo is seeking a Head of Engineering for Forma Design Apps to lead the engineering organization behind customer-facing experiences where architects, planners, and developers explore possibilities and design smarter cities.

You will coach Engineering Managers, shape team structure, and empower teams to deliver high-quality cloud-based design tools. This role combines technical depth with people leadership in a fast-evolving, international environment.