Manager, Software Development

Position Overview

Autodesk is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner (AECO) sector by enhancing existing Computational Design and Automation methods with cutting‑edge Agentic technologies, seamlessly integrating them into products such as Revit, Civil 3D, Construction Cloud, and Forma. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will leverage your advanced development expertise and proven experience in team leadership to drive the next wave of Computational Design, Automation, and Agentic technologies across our AEC portfolio. You will lead a multidisciplinary team—including software engineers, designers, and industry experts—to define product vision and technical strategy, ensuring the integration of sophisticated workflow automation tools within Autodesk’s product suite and tailored cloud solutions for the industry.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with technical leads, researchers, and product managers to define exploratory goals and actively evaluate the value of proof‑of‑concept solutions.

Guide your team to understand requirements, evaluate new features and architecture, and drive decisions.

Define and facilitate the team’s technical strategy, documenting architecture and technical decisions.

Explore technical opportunities, fostering deep understanding of design, implementation, testing, and deployment of software products.

Build and foster a high‑performance culture, mentor team members, and provide tools and motivation to get things done.

Communicate and collaborate across offices, time zones, and functions—including engineers, Product Owners, Product Managers, Software Architects / Tech Leads, and key stakeholders.

Partner with project managers to define and communicate roadmap and success metrics.

Support delivery of highly available production systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable.

Contribute to threat modeling and security architecture design to maintain appropriate threat mitigation.

Participate in team development meetings, including daily scrum, planning, code reviews, and quality assurance activities.

Stay up to date with evolving Autodesk Product / API capabilities and external trends in the AEC space.

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software and ML development.

Apply strategic thinking to shape and execute long‑term initiatives that align with business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of professional experience in software development.

3–5 years of managing or leading software development teams.

BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field.

Previous experience designing, deploying, and maintaining modern web / cloud applications.

Proven expertise with front‑end web development—building scalable web applications and components using UI libraries such as React with Typescript / JavaScript.

Proven expertise with modern desktop technologies : C++, C#, .NET / .NET Core.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks.

Experience with Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and DevOps practices.

Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and load balancing.

Experience working in an Agile environment.

Experience working with distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Passionate about solving problems for AEC customers by applying AI and automation.

Skilled at spotting and attracting top talent.

Capable of making quick decisions and navigating vague requirements.

Clear understanding of User Interface / User Experience Design process.

Strong domain experience with CAD applications and BIM workflows.

Experience with 3D computer graphics and / or computational geometry.

Active contributor to a learning‑driven culture, sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and fostering continuous growth.

Salary Transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on candidate experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, the compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. For Canadian positions (British Columbia), base salaries range between X $ and X $. Offers may exceed this range.

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