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About Autodesk

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. From the buildings we live in to the products we use to the movies that inspire us, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all.

Our technology spans architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment, empowering Design and Make innovators to solve challenges big and small.

The success and growth of Autodesk can be attributed not only to its exceptional products, but also to its unique culture, which brings together the best and the brightest in a combined mission of innovation and creativity. We are continually ranked as a top place to work by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor, and others: A Few Reasons To Work at Autodesk

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Software Developer to join our engineering team building advanced CAD data exchange and interoperability components that power modern Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software that bridges data across multiple CAD and BIM platforms.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, technical curiosity, and craftsmanship—delivering solutions that improve how the world’s built environment is designed and coordinated.

Location: Toronto, Canada

Hybrid work arrangement that requires occasional onsite presence.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core components for CAD and BIM data exchange, integration, and interoperability.
• Implement efficient algorithms for 3D geometry conversion, metadata mapping, and format transformation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers to define requirements and ensure delivery of robust features.
• Create documents and diagrams to outline relationships between subsystems and participate in reviews of those designs 
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes.
• Cross-team collaboration and coordination with stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, available and scalable releases
• Research and apply emerging standards (e.g., IFC, STEP, glTF, USD) to improve compatibility across platforms.
• Support efforts in performance optimization, regression testing, and API integration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Civil, Architecture or Construction Engineering or similar experience
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in C++, C#, or Python, with solid understanding of object-oriented design and software architecture principles and large scale software design.
• Knowledge of 3D geometry, CAD/BIM models, or computer graphics fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience working with at least one CAD or BIM data format (e.g., IFC, DWG, STEP) and parametric design software like Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D, ArchiCAD or Bentley products. Mastery preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and modern version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or contributing to CAD/BIM data exchange systems or plug-ins.
• Exposure to Autodesk, Bentley, or Trimble API environments.
• Experience with designing and developing robust and performant APIs, libraries and reusable components
• Multithreaded programming, performance profiling and optimization
• Familiarity with AI or ML techniques for data transformation, pattern recognition, or model feature extraction.
• Demonstrated curiosity for new technologies and continuous learning.

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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. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,000 and $157,300. 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.

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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