Senior Software Development Engineer

Job description

**Job Requisition ID #**

25WD91832

**Position Overview**

As a Senior Software Development Engineer you will join the Engineering & DevOps Services (EDS) team within AI, Data & Automation (AIDA) at Autodesk.

Our team drives the Enterprise AI Strategy by building and operationalising the Enterprise AI Fabric, enabling intelligent search, LLM-powered workflows, and AI-driven agents across Autodesk.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer III (SDE-3) to lead the development and operationalisation of AI Platforms.

This role combines hands-on engineering with platform ownership, ensuring the successful implementation of tools and frameworks that enable intelligent search, LLM-powered actions, and AI-driven productivity agents across the organisation.

You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying AI-enabled solutions that integrate with enterprise collaboration platforms and intranet websites.

As a senior engineer, you will also guide junior developers, influence architectural decisions, and ensure scalability, security, and adoption of enterprise AI tools.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operationalise AI Platforms: Deploy, integrate, and maintain enterprise AI tools with strong governance, security, and compliance
+ Solution Development: Design and build APIs, connectors, and workflows to enable AI-powered search, agents, and productivity tools
+ Platform Engineering: Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of AI services across cloud environments
+ Lead the development and operationalisation of enterprise AI platforms, enabling intelligent search, LLM-powered workflows, and AI-driven agents
+ DevOps & Automation: Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and operational practices to ensure smooth adoption of AI platforms
+ Collaborate with product, AI/ML, and infrastructure teams to align platform capabilities with business goals
+ Design & Architecture: Apply modern design patterns, microservices, and cloud-native approaches to build loosely coupled, resilient systems
+ Mentorship & Best Practices: Guide junior engineers, promote coding standards, and champion Autodesk's Build With Trust principles
+ Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging tools and frameworks to strengthen the enterprise AI ecosystem
+ Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and observability
+ Ensure compliance with governance, security, and responsible AI guidelines while building enterprise-ready AI solutions
+ Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and processes to strengthen the AI platform ecosystem
+ Partner with UI/UX designers to deliver intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences for AI-powered tools
+ Incorporate Autodesk's “Build With Trust” principles in every phase of the build process, adhering to Security, Availability & Reliability, and Recoverability compliance

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Experience: 6-10 years of software development experience, with 3+ years in platform engineering, cloud, or AI/ML solutions
+ Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
+ Programming Skills: Strong in Python, Java, or Node.js
+ AI/LLM Knowledge: Familiarity with LLM APIs, semantic/vector search, and orchestration frameworks (LangChain, Semantic Kernel)
+ Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure; strong knowledge of IAM, networking, serverless, and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).
+ DevOps: Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM), and monitoring frameworks
+ Security & Governance: Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance in enterprise environments
+ Collaboration Skills: Excellent verbal/written communication and ability to work with global stakeholders
+ Experience in web application & RESTful, GraphQL web service development.

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JSON and .yaml config files are mandatory
+ Experience in designing, deploying, and managing code deployment pipelines in both production and non-production environments
+ Have good verbal communication skills (English) in both technical and non-technical communications

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Preferable experience in .NET, C#, and NodeJS is a value-add

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**Learn More**

**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 – 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!

**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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

**Diversity & Belonging**
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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