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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 by delivering unprecedented value and converging workflows with cloud-based technology. We are rapidly combining many worlds' leading technologies and teams into the Fusion family.
The role is with one of the Fusion team in the Design and Manufacturing Organization within the Product Design and Manufacturing Solutions division. We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Pune-based scrum team and contribute to the development of AI/ML features in Fusion.
Job Responsibilities
Work on a truly Agile team, 2-week-long sprints, and a strong emphasis on test automation for all code changes
Design, implement, test, and maintain features for Fusion 360 based on stakeholders’ requirements, mostly in C++
Fully own the quality of work delivered, have a strong sense of ownership for delivering excellence.
Proactive in writing the technical design documents, participating in design and code reviews, developing estimates for the tasks, and documenting code.
Work closely and iteratively with developers, quality team, and user experience designers
Work with an extended team of software developers, quality team, and product designers in India and other worldwide engineering sites
Flexible and respond quickly to multiple priorities under changing conditions
Program primarily in C++ using Microsoft Visual Studio on Windows, and Xcode on OS X
Present and participate in global technical discussions and technical events.
Mentor and coach other team members.
Passionate about customer success.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
10+ years of industry experience building and delivering robust, performant, and maintainable commercial applications.
Strong C++ and Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, Computer Science fundamentals
Leadership experience as a Team Lead or Tech Lead in previous roles
Outstanding programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Windows programming and experience with Microsoft Visual Studio IDE
Mac programming and experience with Xcode IDE
Ability to learn large software systems quickly
Experience with Jira & Git
Experience with vibe coding and has extensively used Cursor and Co-pilot
Experience building and consuming HTTP and other types of APIs
Experience in all aspects of application development, including graphics, command line interface, database, and functional capabilities
Experience with system-level thinking and designing
Excellent collaboration, influence, and negotiation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in CAD software development
Experience with Agile software development practices
Experience with AI tools (example: Copilot) usage
Python, JavaScript programming would be a plus
Cloud technologies like AWS, AWS Sagemaker, Postman, Splunk, Dynatrace etc. will be bonus
Experience with developing large desktop applications in a modular, componentized manner
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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!
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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
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