across our products — transforming how design decisions are made.As our
Distinguished Engineer
, you will set the technical direction for this effort. You’ll architect and guide the most complex systems that power Live, ensuring they scale reliably, integrate deeply with the Autodesk platform, and unlock new ways for people and AI to work together.This is a
high-impact
hands-on leadership role
. You’ll partner with our general manager, senior design and engineering leaders, and product teams across Autodesk. You’ll be expected to think several steps ahead — solving foundational technical challenges while enabling rapid progress for the team and our partners.
Responsibilities
Define the
technical architecture
of the Live technology layer, spanning real-time collaboration, streaming data, and realistic simulation
Make foundational choices around scalability, reliability, and extensibility that set the direction for Autodesk’s next decade of platform growth
Partner with product and design leads to translate vision into technical strategy, balancing
long-term architecture with near-term delivery
Mentor senior engineers, setting a high technical bar and fostering a culture of excellence
Lead by doing — contribute to prototyping, core infrastructure development, and system-level problem solving
Represent the team’s technology vision to Autodesk’s executive leadership, key partner teams, and industry stakeholders
Champion our principles :
Live by Default, Reality-Connected, Human-AI Partnership, and
Experience First
Minimum Qualifications
15+ years of engineering experience with a track record of leading at the
Distinguished Engineer / Chief Architect level
or equivalent
Deep expertise in
large-scale distributed systems
, real-time data streaming, or high-performance simulation systems
Demonstrated ability to
define and deliver technical architecture
that supports multiple products or business units
Strong ability to balance
visionary architecture
with pragmatic delivery
Excellent collaboration skills with senior design, product, and executive leaders
Based in the
Pacific Time Zone
(or able to work core hours)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
real-time collaboration infrastructure
(voice, presence, conversation systems)
Background in
3D simulation, XR, or physics-based engines
Proven ability to
influence executive-level decision making
with clear technical storytelling
Strong track record of
mentoring and elevating senior engineers
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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.
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 $188,400 and $304,700. 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, 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.
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