Principal Backend Architect — Enterprise Data Platform

Autodesk, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architectural decisions and design scalable, reliable backend systems. This senior role demands expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and requires 10+ years of experience in software engineering. The position encourages mentoring and collaboration across teams to develop robust APIs and backend services, ensuring they meet operational and scalability standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in tech leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend systems.
• Strong experience with distributed systems design including messaging and fault tolerance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide design decisions and set technical standards across teams.
• Lead the development of scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Mentor and influence teams through technical leadership.

Skills

Backend systems design

Distributed systems

AWS and cloud-native architectures

API design

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

Kinesis

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architectural decisions and design scalable, reliable backend systems. This senior role demands expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and requires 10+ years of experience in software engineering. The position encourages mentoring and collaboration across teams to develop robust APIs and backend services, ensuring they meet operational and scalability standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in tech leadership.