Software Development Engineer

Engg; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk in Singapore is hiring a backend engineer to design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain production-quality services using Java or Go.

The role emphasizes building scalable APIs, improving reliability, and collaborating with product, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust platform capabilities. Strong fundamentals in data structures, testing, and distributed systems are essential, with in-person onboarding expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain production-quality backend software using Java or Go.

Skills

Java

Go

APIs

Testing

Distributed systems

Debugging

Code reviews

CI/CD

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CI/CD

Monitoring tools

Observability tooling

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD101025 Position Overview Autodesk is a global leader in design and make technology, with expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, and entertainment. Our software and services empower innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small—from greener buildings and cleaner cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. At Autodesk, we believe that when you have the right tools to work and think flexibly, you have the power to transform what actually needs making. We provide our customers with technology to help them achieve better outcomes for their products, businesses, and the world.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain production-quality backend software, primarily using Java or Go
• Deliver well-scoped features and technical improvements with increasing independence
• Build and improve services, APIs, libraries, and tooling that support access-related workflows and platform capabilities
• Write clear, maintainable, well‑tested code and participate actively in code and design reviews
• Debug production issues and perform root‑cause analysis across services and system boundaries
• Improve system reliability, observability, performance, security, and operational readiness
• Participate in the team's operational responsibilities, including monitoring and incident response where applicable
• Work closely with product, security, infrastructure, and other engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, engineering standards, and team best practices
• Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and simplify existing systems
• Seek and incorporate feedback while contributing constructively to the growth and effectiveness of the team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Software development experience with Java or Go as a primary programming language
• Strong understanding of core software engineering concepts, including data structures, algorithms, APIs, testing, debugging, and version control
• Ability to understand an existing codebase and make safe, maintainable changes
• Experience writing automated tests and diagnosing software defects
• Familiarity with distributed systems, backend services, cloud infrastructure, or similar production environments
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with other engineers
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of well‑defined engineering tasks and drive them through completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience building production backend services and RESTful or RPC‑based APIs
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, identity, permissions, or access‑control concepts
• Experience with cloud platforms, containers, CI/CD, monitoring, and observability tooling
• Understanding of security principles and secure software development practices.
• Experience operating production services and troubleshooting distributed systems
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code or developer productivity tooling

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.

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.