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Intro

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join us in developing the next-generation, AI-powered architecture design product. Our teams work on everything from complex 3D drawing on the web to building machine-learning-based real-time analyses. Your contributions will have a direct impact on shaping our offering and accelerating the work of teams around you. As a Principal Engineer, you’ll play a key role in setting the technical direction, solving complex cross-cutting challenges, and help ensure our product scales with impact. Your work will enable users to discover smart, sustainable solutions and gain valuable insights in their projects.

About us

We are on a mission to help design better cities. According to the United Nations, more than 90% of future population growth will happen in cities. The construction industry is responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. To respond to this trend and combat climate change, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry needs to change the way they work.

We are building the new generation of cloud-based software tools that will drive this change in AEC. We started our journey as Spacemaker, a Norway-based startup, and became part of Autodesk in 2020.

Our tools help architects, urban planners, and real estate developers find the smartest and most sustainable ways to unlock the potential of their projects. We focus on enabling outcome-based design through assessing living quality (sun, daylight potential, noise, etc.), environmental impact (embodied and operational carbon), and profitability of our users' projects.

Learn more about our products in this video.

How we work

We’re a fundamentally agile organization. Our way of working is built on empowered teams which means they have the freedom to innovate at speed while staying aligned. We strongly believe in servant leadership and team accountability. Our teams are empowered to find the best way to develop their solutions, taking a bottom-up approach to decision making.

In each team, software and machine-learning engineers work closely together with product managers and designers, collaborating across functions and time zones. Autonomy also means it’s up to you to decide where you’d like to work from; we strongly believe in a hybrid working culture. To learn more about our way of working, read through our tech and product core beliefs.

Responsibilities 

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will use your technical expertise and strategic thinking to drive progress across team boundaries. You’ll work on ambitious challenges, from evolving core architecture to improving scalability and performance across the product. You’ll mentor engineers, lead by example, drive high-impact technical contributions, and help align engineering efforts with broader business objectives. You’ll be surrounded by fun, highly engaged people who are empowered to lead initiatives that make a lasting impact. In the spirit of servant leadership, we hope you will also share your knowledge and expertise with other engineers.

Desired profile

• Operates with a high degree of autonomy and clarity in ambiguous situations

• Drives architectural and strategic decisions across squads or domains

• Recognized as a domain expert or strong generalist across multiple technologies

• Brings others along by mentoring, enabling, and fostering technical growth

• Continuously identifies areas for improvement in how we work and delivers change

• Collaborates across functions to align engineering with product and user outcomes

• Motivated by our mission and focused on delivering meaningful impact at scale

Even if you feel you don’t check off all the items on the list, we still encourage you to apply.

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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.

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 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, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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