Senior Director, AEC Data Platform Engineering

Autodesk, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the AEC Data Model team and drive the evolution of a scalable platform across the Forma Industry Cloud. You will manage global engineers and partner with product teams to implement data standards and architecture across the portfolio.

The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and data platforms, with a track record of delivering large-scale systems and leading high-performing organizations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years leading managers and senior leaders across global teams.
• Experience scaling AI-driven engineering practices to accelerate delivery and improve developer effectiveness.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex systems or platforms with measurable business impact.
• Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations, including org design and leadership development.
• Established history of driving operational excellence (quality, reliability, scalability, execution).
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, high-scale transactional environments, and architecture patterns.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to align stakeholders across product, platform, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering execution of the AEC Data Model roadmap translating product strategy into scalable systems.
• Build and evolve the engineering organization to deliver predictable execution and operational excellence.
• Hire, mentor, and retain the next generation of engineering leaders.
• Shaping organizational strategy, prioritization, execution, and innovation across the portfolio.
• Partner with product, platform, and ecosystem teams to drive adoption of the AEC Data Model across Autodesk’s portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Strategic planning

Communication

AI-driven engineering

Education

Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Autodesk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the AEC Data Model team and drive the evolution of a scalable platform across the Forma Industry Cloud. You will manage global engineers and partner with product teams to implement data standards and architecture across the portfolio.

The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and data platforms, with a track record of delivering large-scale systems and leading high-performing organizations.