Principal Software Applications Engineer

Autodesk, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking a Principal Applications Engineer to design and deliver scalable enterprise applications within SAP S/4HANA BRIM. This senior role blends hands-on development with technical design, modern SAP practices, and mentoring of engineers.

Responsibilities include blueprint sign-off, complex problem solving, and ensuring robust system integrations across finance and order-to-cash domains, leveraging ABAP Cloud, CDS, RAP, APIs, and Clean Core extensibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience in SAP application development and implementation.
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems architecture, microservices design, RESTful APIs and cloud platforms like SAP BTP.
• Experience in technical documentation and coordinating application enhancements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across IT and business teams using Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design, drive code reviews, define deliverables, and ensure milestones are met within approved scope.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in blueprint requirements gathering, solution/design sign-off, and UAT sign-off for projects.
• Solve complex problems by evaluating variable factors and finding best approaches.
• Strong troubleshooting and understanding of application frameworks and infrastructure.
• Work with integration and reporting tools to ensure proper system-to-system communication.
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, configuration documents, test plans and other documentation.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of SAP BRIM including SOM and CI modules.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

ABAP Cloud

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Agile methodologies

SAP BTP

S/4HANA BRIM knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

The Principal Applications Engineer designs and delivers scalable, maintainable enterprise applications and extensions within the SAP S/4HANA focused on BRIM. The engineer combines strong engineering expertise with modern SAP development practices, including ABAP Cloud, CDS, RAP, APIs and Clean Core extensibility. This is a hands‑on senior engineering role responsible not only for implementation, but also for technical design, modernization of legacy solutions, and mentoring other engineers

Job Requisition ID #

26WD102162

Position Overview

The Principal Applications Engineer designs and delivers scalable, maintainable enterprise applications and extensions within the SAP S/4HANA focused on BRIM. The engineer combines strong engineering expertise with modern SAP development practices, including ABAP Cloud, CDS, RAP, APIs and Clean Core extensibility. This is a hands‑on senior engineering role responsible not only for implementation, but also for technical design, modernization of legacy solutions, and mentoring other engineers

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in discussions with internal stakeholders during blueprint requirements gathering, solution/design sign off, the demo of the configured solution, and final UAT sign off for any project
• Solve complex problems that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors by taking a broad perspective to identify the best approach and innovative solutions
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge, strong understanding of application frameworks and infrastructure
• Work with integration tools and reporting tools to ensure the correct system to system communication
• Well versed with automated testing, debugging, performance analysis and code-quality tooling
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, configuration documents, test plans and other documentation as per feature requirements
• Excellent knowledge of one or more S/4HANA functional domains such as Finance, Order-to-Cash
• Experience with SAP BRIM including the SOM and CI modules

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience proficient in SAP application development and implementation
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems architecture, microservices design, RESTful APIs and cloud platforms like SAP BTP
• Must have experience in technical documentation and coordinating application enhancements
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across IT and business teams using Agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design, drive code reviews, define deliverables, and ensure milestones are met within approved scope
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related discipline

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About Autodesk

Welcome 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!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $126,400 and $226,490. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Belonging

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.