At a Glance
- Tasks: Design AI frameworks and create innovative user experiences for Autodesk's cutting-edge products.
- Company: Join Autodesk, a leader in design technology transforming how things are made.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, stock options, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on innovation and personal growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of design with AI and make a real impact on the world.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in front-end development, expertise in React, TypeScript, and AI tooling.
The predicted salary is between 131000 - 191400 $ per year.
At Autodesk, we help our customers design and make anything. We are investing in insight-driven product development, seamless digital experiences, and AI-powered innovation to help people achieve meaningful outcomes faster and smarter. We need exceptional contributors and leaders who are curious, adaptable, customer-focused, and excited to help shape the future of work at Autodesk.
We are seeking a Principal Experience Design Engineer, AI Frameworks, to join the Applied Intelligence design team in the Experience Foundations organization of the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) Division. This strategic design engineering role is focused on building an AI design framework that scales across the Autodesk platform. This role is also responsible for creating standards, processes, and best practices that help up-skill our design team while acting as a liaison to our partnered engineering teams, optimizing for quality and speed.
Working closely with Design and Engineering, you will help drive our shift toward AI-augmented design development, utilizing coding agents to create production-ready functional components that can be deployed at scale. This role will report to a Sr. Manager, Design Technology, AEC.
Responsibilities
- Develop adaptive, context-aware UI components that scale across agentic workflows.
- Architect and maintain a modular framework that supports personalized and agent-assisted user experiences.
- Act as a liaison between the design team and our stakeholders, including engineering, product managers, architects, and other cross-functional partners.
- Establish scalable processes that speed delivery from prototype to deployable solutions.
- Coach designers and troubleshoot their challenges as they become more proficient with AI-augmented development.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience in front-end or full-stack development.
- Experience creating and maintaining reusable UI components and component libraries.
- AI Tooling Fluency: Demonstrated experience using Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, or equivalent LLM-based coding agents to deliver complex features.
- Expert React & TypeScript: Deep proficiency in React Hooks, state management (Zustand, Redux, or Context), and component-driven design.
- Experience leading the architecture and development of large-scale web applications, including performance optimization, accessibility, responsive design, and modern UI engineering practices.
- Proficiency in Software Development practices, including version control, testing, and debugging.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building and maintaining component libraries.
- Experience designing agentic or AI-assisted interaction components.
- Experience shaping design systems that support complex workflows.
- Experience mentoring designers and elevating technical capabilities within a team.
- Experience establishing cross-organizational methods and practices.
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. 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!
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,000 and $191,400. 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.
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
Principal Experience Design Engineer, AI Frameworks in Vancouver employer: Autodesk
Autodesk is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering flexible hybrid or remote work options for the AI Compute Strategy Specialist role. Employees benefit from continuous growth opportunities through collaboration with innovative teams, while contributing to impactful projects in the AI space. With a focus on analytics and financial forecasting, Autodesk empowers its workforce to drive meaningful change in various sectors, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
