Principal Software Engineer-C++

Job Requisition ID #

25WD85925

Position Overview

As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, Autodesk helps people imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk accelerates better design through an unparalleled depth of experience and a broad portfolio of software to give customers the power to solve their design, business, and environmental challenges.

This is an exciting time to join us on our multi-year journey to disrupt the Design to Manufacture world with Fusion 360 by delivering unprecedented value and converging workflows with cloud-based technology. We are rapidly integrating many world-leading technologies and teams into the Fusion 360 family.

The role is in the Platform Organization within the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions division. This team defines and builds the software platform on which the Fusion 360 family of products is based.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Pune workplace team and help us fulfill the mission of the organization which is to drive developer productivity, cross-platform device independence, and software platform consistency.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, secure, stable code for use in Fusion 360 products and implement guidance to customers to experience full products capabilities.
• Ensure new code conforms to established coding standards and meets the design specifications.
• Demonstrate impact and influence across teams outside of the direct organization.
• Contribute significantly to large-scale, intricate projects involving multiple engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Spearhead solutions for uncertain milestones, from requirement clarification and scope planning to ensuring delivery.
• Influence cross-functional teams and contribute to large-scale projects.
• Be a role model for working in the production codebase to deliver high-quality, secure, and stable code.
• Write technical design documents, participate in design and code reviews, develop task estimates, and document code.
• Work with an extended team of software developers, QAs and product designers in the US and other worldwide engineering sites.
• Lead team initiatives and drive key business outcomes.
• Lead technical discussions and incident resolutions.
• Mentor junior engineers on the team and act as a technical lead in areas of your expertise.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, make significant contributions to design.
• Utilize expertise in technologies with a strong grasp of key design principles.
• Design solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, resiliency, and cost.
• Program in C++ using MS Visual Studio on Windows and Xcode on macOS.
• Takes ownership of tasks, stays self-aware, and proactively reaches out for solutions.
• Ability to design and implement complex software systems independently and rapidly demonstrate ideas through POCs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other relevant engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of professional C++ programming experience.
• Expertise in C++. Real hands-on project experience is a must.
• Experienced in JavaScript.
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture.
• Part of a large distributed team with significant responsibility.
• Ability to write good design documents.
• Ability to cultivate consensus and alignment within and across teams.
• Outstanding programming, debugging, problem-solving skills and make sound architectural decisions.
• Proficient in Design Patterns and strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) skills.
• Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms and STL.
• Strong experience and understanding of working on Agile processes like SCRUM
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
• Familiar with cross-platform application development using Visual Studio on Windows and Xcode on macOS.
• Experience with JIRA & GIT.
• Experience working with ReactJS, PHP.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs is a plus.
• Ability to learn large software systems quickly.
• Leadership experience as a Team Lead or Tech Lead in previous roles.
  
  

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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future 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, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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