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Autodesk is undertaking a bold transformation to build an AI-first application platform that delivers a seamless, unified experience—fundamentally reshaping how users and internal teams operate within an agent-driven workspace. This platform will serve as the foundation for the next generation of design-and-make software.
We are looking for a skilled Principal Software Engineer – Agentic AI to architect, build, and deploy advanced AI agents capable of autonomous reasoning, decision-making, and self-directed execution. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern AI architectures, reinforcement learning, and multi-agent systems, along with a strong commitment to the responsible and ethical deployment of agentic AI. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to develop domain-aware intelligent systems that accelerate innovation and deliver meaningful business impact across the Autodesk platform.
Responsibilities
Agentic AI Design & Development: Architect, develop, and optimize agentic AI systems, including autonomous agents, multi-agent frameworks, and LLM-powered agents. Integrate these solutions seamlessly into existing Autodesk platforms and workflows
Research & Experimentation: Assess emerging agentic AI models, frameworks, and tooling. Prototype, evaluate, and benchmark solutions to ensure scalability, robustness, safety, and performance
Deployment & Monitoring: Deploy agentic AI solutions into production environments with a focus on reliability and operational excellence. Monitor agent behavior, detect and diagnose anomalies, refine agent policies, and establish feedback loops for continuous learning and improvement
Ethics & Governance: Ensure all agentic AI systems adhere to ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards throughout their lifecycle
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with architects, software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders. Clearly communicate complex technical concepts and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience designing and building scalable, distributed software systems
3–6 years of hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related domain
Proven experience delivering GenAI or AI/ML solutions end-to-end, from use case definition through production deployment, with exposure to agentic or autonomous systems
Strong understanding of infrastructure and DevOps practices for GenAI workloads, including cloud environments, LLM hosting, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration with Kubernetes
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Python and experience building APIs along with working knowledge of SQL
Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks and concepts such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, Model Context Protocol (MCP), large language models (LLMs), chain-of-thought prompting, knowledge stores, and embeddings
Experience developing autonomous agents using cloud-based AI services
Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques and model fine-tuning
Solid understanding of reinforcement learning, planning algorithms, and multi-agent systems
Experience deploying and operating AI solutions at scale on major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
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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
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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