Software Engineer, Autodesk

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) as part of daily development, with disciplined review and validation of generated code
• Strong object-oriented programming in C++, including modern C++ practices and proficiency with the C++ Standard Library (STL)
• Solid software engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and design patterns
• Strong programming, debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM concepts, computational geometry, or geometric modelling, or equivalent experience building geometry-heavy or mathematically intensive software
• Experience with source control and project management tools such as Git and Jira
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Desirable

• As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk helps people imagine, design, and make a better world
• Autodesk accelerates better design through an unparalleled depth of experience and a broad portfolio of software, giving customers the power to solve their design, business, and environmental challenges
• This is an exciting time to join us on our multi-year journey to disrupt the Design to Manufacture world with Fusion by delivering unprecedented value and converging workflows with cloud-based technology
• We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Birmingham-based scrum team within the Fusion organisation in the Design and Manufacturing Organisation, part of the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions division
• In this role, you will help build Autodesk Fusion, a CAD/CAM desktop application, delivering production-quality features, using AI-assisted development as part of everyday engineering work, and helping solve real customer problems
• AI-assisted development
• Use AI-assisted tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) for planning, implementation, refactoring, debugging, test generation, and documentation, always validating output for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability
• Apply AI effectively in troubleshooting and code review; know when AI accelerates work and when deeper manual analysis is required
• Share effective AI-assisted workflows with teammates and help raise team standards for responsible use
• Object-oriented software engineering
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable features using object-oriented C++: clear abstractions, encapsulation, inheritance, and sound use of design patterns
• Write, test, review, and maintain high-quality code across the full software development lifecycle
• Take ownership of features or components from design and implementation through deployment and support
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and production issues
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and implementation details
• CAD domain
• Develop and optimise production-grade capabilities across CAD (parametric modelling, geometry, design workflows)
• Apply computational geometry and geometric modelling principles to robust, performance-sensitive desktop software
• Collaborate with Product Management, Experience Design, and Quality Assurance to deliver customer-facing Fusion capabilities
• Collaboration & delivery
• Work effectively within distributed global teams; participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, estimation, stand-ups, retrospectives)
• Expand technical breadth across adjacent domains and technologies while deepening expertise in core team areas
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, code quality, and continuous learning