Principal Software Developer, Autodesk

Experimentation and Data Analytics

$141.4-228.8k

Salary applicable for US based candidates, may vary in other locations

React

AWS

TypeScript

JavaScript

Java

Node.js

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada

More information about location

3D design, engineering & entertainment software

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3D design, engineering & entertainment software

1001+ employees

B2BDesignVisualisationAutomation

Be an early applicant

$141.4-228.8k

Salary applicable for US based candidates, may vary in other locations

React

AWS

TypeScript

JavaScript

Java

Node.js

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from Canada

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BDesignVisualisationAutomation

Company mission

To empower innovators with design and make technology so they can achieve the new possible.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

BS or higher in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
8+ years of software development experience in commercialized products or large-scale systems
Experience building software for A/B testing
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive cross-functional alignment
Ability to adapt well to change and perform effectively under pressure
Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js, and React

What the job involves

We are looking for a talented Principal Software Developer who is passionate about building innovative solutions for Autodesk prospects, customers, and partners
You will be empowered to catalyze our growth to from $5b to $10b+ through improved funnel conversion, hypothesis-driven experimentation, productivity, automation, insights, and experiences to increase the revenue
Act as the primary backend developer, spending ~50% of time coding and building tools for experimentation and personalization on Autodesk.com
Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and infrastructure using cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, Apache stack)
Build and support A/B testing and experimentation platforms, enabling reliable and data-driven decision-making
Develop real-time data pipelines and integrations to support personalization and measure user engagement across digital surfaces
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, analytics, ML, and marketing tech teams
Contribute to the architecture and technical design of platform services and tools used across Autodesk’s digital ecosystem
Help the team identify technical risks, remove blockers, and deliver high-quality features on time
Drive adoption of engineering best practices around code quality, monitoring, observability, testing, and automation
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to team planning, estimation, and delivery
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and partner teams, providing technical insight and updates across the product lifecycle
Serve as a technical subject matter expert, bringing deep understanding of backend and experimentation systems
Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Stay current with industry trends in experimentation, backend platforms, and personalization technologies
Advocate for a platform mindset, building reusable, scalable solutions to support diverse business needs
Collaborate with globally distributed teams to drive alignment and deliver cohesive, high-impact solutions

Our take

Autodesk supplies software that enables teams to collaborate, design, simulate, and fabricate their ideas in 3D, serving a range of industries such as engineering, product design, and entertainment. Founded in 1982, the company first delivered the AutoCAD system, a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application, that is still seeing updated releases to this day.

Over 100 million people use Autodesk software, across many different industries and applications – in some of which it remains nearly irreplaceable. The company has an impressive history of diversification, which it continues to this day. For example, the 2022 acquisition of Moxion, a cloud-based platform for digital dailies used by leading filmmakers, bolstered the company’s offerings for the media and entertainment industry.

The rise of AR and VR technologies is driving modern growth in the computer-aided design market, creating space for Autodesk to expand further. On top of this, a recent shift to the popular SaaS model puts the company in an opportunistic position to seek further success.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

4% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.3)

Company

Company HQ

San Rafael, CA

Leadership

Andrew Anagnost

(CEO & President, not founder)

Has worked at the company since 1997, including as CMO and Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Marketing. Became CEO in 2017.

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