Principal Engineer (Java, AWS)
Autodesk · Posted Oct 21
3D design, engineering, architecture, and entertainment software solutions
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About the role
Autodesk is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture and evolution of its AssetGraph Platform at scale. The role focuses on APIs and services that impact millions of Autodesk product users, using Java, AWS, Redis, Apache Kafka, and distributed event-driven microservices. The Principal Engineer will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable, resilient systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
What you will do
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of platform services using Java, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redis, and Apache Kafka
- Design and implement distributed, event-driven microservices architectures with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, latency, and observability
- Take end-to-end ownership of platform capabilities, including architecture, engineering practices, software quality, deployment, operational excellence, and production support
- Lead large-scale, complex, and ambiguous technical initiatives from requirements clarification through execution and successful delivery
- Drive technical discussions and alignment across engineering teams, architects, Product Management, and Platform Engineering groups
- Serve as a technical leader during production incidents, driving Root Cause Analysis (RCA), issue resolution, and systemic improvements
- Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through design reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing
- Influence engineering direction across organizations and enable teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
- Establish and promote engineering best practices that improve platform reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical decisions with broader product and business objectives
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in back-end development and distributed systems
- Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redis, and Docker
- Proven experience designing and developing scalable, highly available distributed platforms and microservices
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional technical initiatives spanning multiple engineering teams
- Strong technical leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills
- Ability to make sound architectural decisions while balancing scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability
Preferred qualifications
- Experience designing and operating large-scale, event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or similar messaging technologies
- Experience building and maintaining cloud-native applications and distributed systems on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Familiarity with observability, monitoring, incident management, and production reliability practices
- Experience leading architectural reviews and defining engineering standards across multiple teams
- Experience optimizing distributed systems for performance, scalability, latency, and operational efficiency
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical direction across engineering organizations
Benefits and support
- annual cash bonuses
- stock grants
About Autodesk
Autodesk is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, providing solutions for architecture, engineering, construction, product design, and media creation. Its flagship products, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion 360, empower professionals across industries to imagine, design, and make a better world. As a pioneer in the space, the company continues to drive innovation through cloud collaboration, digital twins, and AI-powered design workflows.
- Industry
- Software
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1982
- Location
- San Francisco, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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