Senior Principal Software Engineer, AEC Data

Senior Principal Software Engineer, AEC Data Join to apply for the Senior Principal Software Engineer, AEC Data role at Autodesk Position Overview Are you a self‑starter and technical catalyst with a proven track record of quickly tackling complex projects from inception to completion? If so, we have a unique role for you. Autodesk is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Senior Principal Software Developer to join the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Platform Data team. In this role, you will be responsible for building the services that power the data infrastructure of Autodesk’s existing and future AEC products. You will lead other developers creating critical system components. You will brainstorm, prototype, and design solutions to complex and interesting problems. Job Requisition ID 25WD89656 Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and implementation of software projects from the ground up Provide technical leadership and guidance for software architecture and design decisions Quickly prototype and iterate to validate ideas and solutions Identify and foster innovation, promoting new technologies and best practices Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team Contribute to the strategic direction of our software development efforts Hands‑on software development for infrastructure that will perform at scale Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience 10+ years of software development experience building enterprise‑level cloud services Experience building cloud services on Java using Spring (desired) Demonstrated ability to quickly tackle projects from the ground up Known for being a technical catalyst, driving innovation and excellence in previous roles Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively Strong communication and collaboration skills Strong understanding of cloud‑based architecture, serverless computing, and microservices Significant experience with AI development tools – knowledgeable with LLMs, MCP, and other AI technologies and concepts Experience in monitoring backend performance, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing optimizations to enhance system scalability, response times, and resource utilization Experience with AWS services and technologies (e.g., EC2, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS) Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed‑systems design principles, and knowledge of RESTful APIs and related protocols (HTTP, JSON) Understanding of security principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms in AWS Benefits From 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 Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $160,800 and $260,150. 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 Opportunity At 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 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. Diversity & Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). #J-18808-Ljbffr