Senior Software Engineer

Job Requisition ID #
26WD94601
Position Overview
Autodesk Identity & Access Management team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual who loves to find and develop efficient, thoughtful solutions to various technical and product challenges. Our mission is to establish a reliable and scalable Identity and Access Management platform for all Autodesk products and services. In this role, the focus will be on promoting a 'Platform First' philosophy, fostering the development of a platform that is cohesive, API-accessible, and ensures a uniform user experience. Furthermore, the role involves contributing to ensure the Platform yields significant insights into customer product interactions, potentially leading to new revenue opportunities and customized user experiences.
You will be working with cutting-edge AWS technologies as you build the next generation of Autodesk’s Identity Platform. You will work in a global organization and collaborate with local and remote colleagues across disciplines such as business, engineering, operations, and support.
Responsibilities
Work effectively as a senior member of the self-organized agile team responsible for designing, building, owning, and operating the web applications and cloud services
Own the end-to-end delivery of a service area or set of features, from design through deployment and ongoing operation
Contribute across the full service lifecycle, including system design, implementation, deployment pipelines, operational readiness, and quality practices
Participate actively in operating the service, including monitoring, alerting, metrics, logging, incident response, and root-cause analysis
Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and product partners to translate product and business requirements into scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions
Analyze current system behaviour and signals to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvements in scalability, reliability, performance, usability, and security
Uphold high engineering standards through thoughtful design reviews, code reviews, and technical mentorship
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science
Relevant 7-10 years of software engineering experience
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to debug complex issues spanning multiple services and system components
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred)
Proficiency in at least one modern, statically typed programming language such as Go or Java
Solid understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and cloud-native design paradigms
Deep understanding of API design principles and service contracts
Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code
Demonstrated experience building and operating high-performance, highly available services at scale
Strong knowledge of testing strategies, automated builds, and comprehensive test coverage
Strong foundation in web application systems and performance metrics
Good understanding of cloud infrastructure and cloud-native application development
Strong experience with database technologies such as MySQL and DynamoDB
Strong understanding of caching strategies and their impact on system performance
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
The Ideal Candidate
Continuously seeks to learn, improve, and adopt modern engineering practices
A pragmatic problem solver who takes ownership, shows initiative, and delivers results
Comfortable operating in ambiguous problem spaces and adapting to evolving requirements
Demonstrated hands-on experience with the AWS ecosystem
Experience using or contributing to open-source software
Brings a mindset that values accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and technical excellence
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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 – 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.
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In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
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