Software Architect at Autodesk

**Who this is for** This role is for a senior technical leader with extensive experience in cloud-native architecture. You will drive innovation within the COO

Work type: remote

Location: California, USA - Remote | Boston, MA, USA | Colorado, USA - Remote | Novi, MI, USA | Michigan, USA - Remote | Massachusetts, USA - Remote

Salary: $143,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a senior technical leader with extensive experience in cloud-native architecture. You will drive innovation within the COO division by designing scalable, secure experiences that serve millions of customers, while mentoring teams and shaping long-term technology roadmaps. **Key highlights** You will serve as a subject matter expert, balancing high-level architectural strategy with hands-on prototyping. The position emphasizes collaboration with product teams and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality software systems in a modern cloud environment. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 10+ years of software engineering or architectural experience with a focus on cloud technologies. - Demonstrate deep expertise in cloud-native frameworks, RESTful APIs, and AWS infrastructure. - Have working knowledge of LLMs and machine learning tools applied in development environments. - Excel at leading technical discussions and mentoring developers across diverse, distributed teams.

Job Description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD96433

Position Overview

At Autodesk, we are pioneers in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Our innovative tools empower some of the most creative minds on the planet to solve real-world problems, touching nearly every person on Earth. We pride ourselves not only on our groundbreaking products but also on our unique culture, which fosters innovation and creativity. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others as a top place to work, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) division at Autodesk is looking for a Software Architect  with extensive experience in developing modern, scalable, maintainable, and secure cloud-native experiences. The COO division is responsible for building and maintaining cutting-edge experiences that reach millions of customers every month.

As a member of the COO architecture team, you will drive innovation and continually improve cloud-native experiences for both internal and external customers. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely, assuming you can accommodate North American time zones for your regular working hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions across diverse teams in a matrix setting

• Mentor developers on emerging and existing technologies, as well as career development paths

• Evaluate the feasibility of alternative directions in future architecture/platform development through modeling and prototyping

• Ensure selected architecture achieve desired quality attributes such as security, scalability, and resilience

• Influence the design, architecture, and implementation of cloud-native experiences (frontend and backend)

• Design and implement high-quality code for complex areas

• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to translate business needs, system architecture, and product requirements into well-designed and implemented software

• Evangelize and distribute technical information

• Present to and gain insights and feedback from Autodesk management on key architectural initiatives

• Contribute to both near and long-term technology roadmaps

• Champion industry best practices

• Serve as a subject matter expert in both established and emerging cloud-native technologies, including Material UI, React, Redux, Web Components, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and AWS-based server-side infrastructure

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer or architect, with a strong focus on cloud technologies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively

• Strong leadership skills, with experience in guiding and mentoring diverse teams

• Demonstrated success in leading the architecture for commercial software systems that are globally deployed at scale

• High levels of ownership and a collaborative spirit, working seamlessly to consistently deliver high-quality results

• Extensive knowledge of cloud-native development tools, languages, and frameworks, along with an understanding of their appropriate applications

• Working knowledge of LLMs and machine learning, with an understanding of key concepts and hands-on experience using machine learning tools in a development environment

• Broad knowledge across many areas of software development and architecture with deep expertise in one or two key domains

• ​Working knowledge of LLMs and machine learning

Learn MoreAbout 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!

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 [https://benefits.autodesk.com/](https://benefits.autodesk.com/)

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $143,000 and $256,520. 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.

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