Principal Software Engineer- Developer Tooling (AWS, TypeScript, Python)

Job Requisition ID #

25WD88039

Position Overview

Autodesk is seeking a passionate and skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our new Developers Tooling team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in server-side technologies and hands-on experience in full-stack development, with deep expertise in AWS technologies; hands-on experience in TypeScript, Python, and Node.js; and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems that power our platform from developers to developers.

You will need a solid foundation in a full range of technologies from server to client, experience designing and describing complex software systems, and a drive to tackle new challenges head-on.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy secure and scalable internal developer tooling, including APIs, CI/CD workflows, and SDK infrastructure, enhancing existing components as necessary to meet project requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional and partner teams across the organization to gather requirements, define solutions, and support both backend and client-side development efforts
• Architect and optimize system infrastructure for performance, reliability, and security
• Drive code quality across the team by setting and reinforcing best practices, performing design/code reviews, and guiding maintainable implementation patterns
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor the team in solving complex engineering challenges in distributed environments, ensuring secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems
• Mentor and provide directions to less experienced software engineers regarding company development processes and product architecture
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 3+ years building production applications on large-scale AWS cloud infrastructure (e.g., Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS, RDS, S3)
• Deep hands-on expertise with TypeScript and Python; strong working knowledge of Java is a plus
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases including RDS and DynamoDB
• Extensive experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on expertise in tools such as Jenkins and Spinnaker
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of object-oriented principles and software design patterns; experience in languages such as Java or C#/.NET is preferred
• Experience with build tools such as Maven, Gradle, and Make
• Experience designing and developing SDKs or client libraries for public APIs
• Experience with API documentation tools (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger)
• Experience with Observability and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace and Splunk
  
  

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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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Autodesk is seeking a passionate and skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our new Developers Tooling team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in server-side technologies and hands-on experience in full-stack development, with deep expertise in AWS technologies; hands-on experience in TypeScript, Python, and Node.js; and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.