Principal Software Developer

Principal Software Developer

Full-Time 123750 - 151250 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Code and build scalable cloud services while mentoring fellow developers.
  • Company: Join Autodesk, a leader in innovative design software.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Other info: Dynamic culture focused on collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on groundbreaking projects that shape the future.
  • Qualifications: 6+ years in software development with cloud services experience.

The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.

Autodesk is seeking a Senior Software Developer or a Principal Software Developer to join the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Data Validation team. AEC Data provides Products, APIs and services that help customers access, use, and share data across their ecosystem. You will help build cloud-based collaboration capabilities across Autodesk design tools.

Responsibilities

  • Day to day hands-on coding to deliver scalable backend services and infrastructure
  • Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Develop and maintain reliable, secure, high performance cloud services
  • Maintain high code quality through automated deployments, unit and integration testing, and continuous improvement practices
  • Document and present technical solutions clearly and thoroughly
  • Achieving on-time delivery of team commitments
  • Participate in on-call rotations for production systems

Minimum Qualifications

  • 6+ years of Software Development experience building enterprise level cloud services
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience building cloud services using Java for backend and Typescript/React for front end
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, serverless computing, microservices, infrastructure as code, GitOps, and AWS best practices
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, and SNS. Event Driven Architecture a plus
  • Understanding of security principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, ORM frameworks, and caching strategies
  • Experience designing and working with distributed systems and RESTful APIs, including integration with internal and external team APIs
  • Experience monitoring backend performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing optimizations for scalability, response times, and resource usage
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant hands-on experience with AI powered development tools such as Claude code, Cursor, Vscode copilot. Familiarity with spec driven development and agentic coding tools

Principal Software Developer employer: Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for Senior Software Developers to thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, Autodesk offers mentorship opportunities, competitive compensation packages, and a comprehensive benefits program, all while working on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment. Located in Canada, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and encourages continuous learning, allowing them to make meaningful contributions to the future of design and engineering.

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Contact Details:

Autodesk, Inc. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Software Developer

Java
Typescript
React
Cloud Services Development
AWS Services (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS)
Microservices Architecture
Serverless Computing