Senior Software Applications Engineer

Autodesk, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk, Inc. in San Francisco seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure backend services and APIs that connect Autodesk applications, internal platforms, and external services. You will own features from design through production support and mentor other engineers.

This hands-on role requires strong Node.js/TypeScript, AWS, RESTful APIs, and secure, scalable systems, plus collaboration with product and cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Backend services and API development experience.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures.
• Security practices in backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of backend services and API features from design to production.
• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and backend services using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable integrations.

Skills

Node.js

AWS

RESTful APIs

JavaScript

TypeScript

OAuth/JWT

CI/CD

MongoDB/MySQL

GraphQL

API documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

Job description

Job ID26WD101503Job ID26WD101503Job Requisition ID #26WD101503Position OverviewAs a Senior Software Engineer supporting Autodesk’s Data Experience organization, you will design, develop, and maintain secure, reliable backend services and APIs that connect Autodesk applications, internal platforms, and external services.This hands-on individual contributor role owns assigned services and features from requirements and design through testing, deployment, and production support. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable integrations, contribute to technical decisions within the team, and mentor other engineers while applying established architecture and engineering standards.ResponsibilitiesOwn the delivery of assigned backend services and API features, translating business and technical requirements into designs, implementation plans, and incremental releasesDesign, develop, and maintain APIs and backend services using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS, following established architectural patterns and security practicesIntegrate internal applications, enterprise systems, and third-party services to enable reliable data exchangeEvaluate design trade-offs and collaborate with principal engineers, architects, and peers on solutions that balance scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainabilityDevelop automated unit and integration tests, participate in design and code reviews, and document API contracts, technical decisions, and operational proceduresMaintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to support repeatable builds, automated testing, and reliable deploymentsMonitor service health, investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement improvements to performance, availability, and observabilityMentor less-experienced engineers, share knowledge, and contribute to improvements in team engineering practicesCollaborate with product and delivery partners to estimate work, identify dependencies and risks, and deliver prioritized outcomes through Agile development practicesMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with an emphasis on backend services and API developmentProfessional experience developing production software with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.jsExperience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs, with an understanding of HTTP, API contracts, and service-oriented or microservices architecturesExperience implementing authentication and authorization using technologies and patterns such as OAuth and JWTExperience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query designExperience deploying and supporting backend applications or services on AWSExperience developing automated tests and working with CI/CD pipelinesAbility to independently deliver assigned features, explain design trade-offs, troubleshoot technical issues, and apply software engineering and security best practicesStrong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with technical and non-technical partners in an Agile environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience designing and developing GraphQL APIsHands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, and serverless application patternsExperience with MongoDB and MySQLExperience using Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Apigee, or similar API documentation, testing, or management toolsExperience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, or Mocha, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipelineExperience improving distributed-service reliability and observability through logging, metrics, tracing, and performance analysisExperience integrating complex enterprise systems and mentoring engineers through implementation and code reviewsLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome 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!BenefitsFrom 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 transparencySalary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $105,000 and $187,550. 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 OpportunityAt 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.BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belongingIn-Person Onboarding and Identity VerificationThis role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.