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Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking a passionate and experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our Analytics Data Group. Our mission is to build a world-class, secure data platform that empowers thousands across Autodesk to make data-driven decisions—fueling product design, machine learning, experimentation, customer insights, and more.
As a hands-on Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of software and ML engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining the next-generation Autodesk machine learning platform.
In this role, you will drive the technical strategy, execution, and delivery of scalable AI/ML solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Managers to shape and implement the roadmap, ensure alignment with organizational goals, foster cross-functional collaboration, and champion platform adoption across teams. We’re looking for a leader with strong technical expertise in AI/ML technologies and a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale systems on time and within budget. You’ve built and led high-performing engineering teams, delivered production-grade platforms for large-scale AI/ML workloads, and thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment. Above all, you have the ability to inspire teams to achieve excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers in the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions
Collaborate with teams including product management, data science, data and cloud infrastructure to define and execute the AI/ML platform roadmap
Provide sound technical guidance and drive crucial technology decisions
Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies
Provide guidance of the design and architecture of scalable, reliable, and efficient AI/ML systems
Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, code quality, and security standards
Manage project timelines and resource allocation to drive deliverables
Foster a culture of innovation, agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team
Actively participate in the hiring process to attract and onboard top-tier engineering talent, ensuring the team possesses the necessary skills and expertise to execute on the AI/ML platform vision
Minimum Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (MS preferred)
12+ years of experience of software engineering, with at least 3 years in a management role
Experience leading and mentoring software and ML engineering teams
Experience with identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies
Background in AI/ML with experience in deep learning, statistical modelling, and neural networks
Design and build scalable, high-performance systems with understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with agile software development methodologies and management practices
Expertise in developing/managing CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and practices for machine learning lifecycle management
Excellent communication and written skills
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, specifically AWS SageMaker or Azure Machine Learning, or Google Cloud Platform
Prior experience in building AI/ML platforms
Understanding of MLOps principles and practices for effectively managing and automating machine learning workflows, including model versioning, monitoring, and deployment
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About Autodesk
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