Senior Development Manager, Platforms Development AI/ML San Francisco, CA

Autodesk, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead a team of software and ML engineers building AMP, a next-generation AI/ML platform powering Autodesk products.

You will provide technical leadership, set strategy, and drive scalable, secure AI systems across cloud and on-prem environments. The role requires deep AI/ML expertise, a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, and strong people leadership in a hybrid/remote San Francisco Bay Area

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (MS preferred)
• 12+ years of software development with 3+ years of experience as a manager
• Proven experience leading and mentoring software and ML development teams
• Experience with design, build and running scalable, high-performance systems production applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building and deploying AI models, for rapid AI application development, using AWS SageMaker, Bedrock or Azure Machine Learning
• Experience working with complex agentic AI architectures, API ecosystems, guardrails, context management and other best of breed AI/ML offerings
• Understanding of MLOps principles and practices for effectively managing and automating machine learning workflows, including model versioning, monitoring, and deployment
• Expertise in CI/CD, automation tools, and practices for machine learning lifecycle management
• Strong background in AI/ML with experience in deep learning, statistical modeling, and neural networks
• Experience with Scrum and agile development processes and methodologies
• Excellent communication and written skills
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving project goals

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, data science, data, and cloud infrastructure to define and execute the AI/ML platform roadmap
• Provide guidance to the design and architecture of scalable, reliable, and efficient AI/ML systems and drive critical technology decisions
• Driving the execution of the platform strategy following principles of agile methodology and best practices in software development, code quality, and security standards
• Create and manage plans, track, and ensure tactical execution and adherence to budgets, schedules, plans, and performance
• Actively participate in coding review processes, and problem-solving alongside your team
• Build and foster a high-performance culture, mentor team members and provide your team with the tools and motivation to make things happen
• Actively participate in the hiring process to attract and onboard top-tier development talent, ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills and expertise to execute on the AI/ML platform vision

Skills

Team leadership

ML platform

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Communication

Scrum/agile

Mentoring

AI/ML architecture

Education

BS/MS in CS/Eng

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS SageMaker

Bedrock

Azure Machine Learning

Job description

Job Requisition ID # 26WD97302 Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Development Manager with deep experience leading enterprise-scale platform development to lead our talented team of software and ML engineers in building AMP, our next-generation machine learning platform. You will play a key role in developing the platform that powers the next generation of Agentic AI features across Autodesk products. A successful candidate will require providing technical leadership, driving the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of scalable AI/ML platform, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities, driving adoption of the Platform. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in AI/ML technologies, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. A successful candidate will deliver while motivating the team and instilling a culture of development excellence.

Location: The role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Hybrid/Remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, data science, data, and cloud infrastructure to define and execute the AI/ML platform roadmap
• Provide guidance to the design and architecture of scalable, reliable, and efficient AI/ML systems and drive critical technology decisions
• Driving the execution of the platform strategy following principles of agile methodology and best practices in software development, code quality, and security standards
• Create and manage plans, track, and ensure tactical execution and adherence to budgets, schedules, plans, and performance
• Actively participate in coding review processes, and problem-solving alongside your team
• Build and foster a high-performance culture, mentor team members and provide your team with the tools and motivation to make things happen
• Actively participate in the hiring process to attract and onboard top-tier development talent, ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills and expertise to execute on the AI/ML platform vision

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (MS preferred)
• 12+ years of experience of software development with 3+ years of experience as a manager
• Proven experience leading and mentoring software and ML development teams
• Experience with design, build and running scalable, high-performance systems production applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience building and deploying AI models, for rapid AI application development, using AWS SageMaker, Bedrock or Azure Machine Learning
• Experience working with complex agentic AI architectures, API ecosystems, guardrails, context management and other best of breed AI/ML offerings
• Understanding of MLOps principles and practices for effectively managing and automating machine learning workflows, including model versioning, monitoring, and deployment
• Expertise in CI/CD, automation tools, and practices for machine learning lifecycle management
• Strong background in AI/ML with experience in deep learning, statistical modeling, and neural networks
• Experience with Scrum and agile development processes and methodologies
• Excellent communication and written skills
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving project goals
• Learn More About Autodesk

Learn More 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 our 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 $163,000 and $292,820. 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.

Welcome to 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 our 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!