Senior Manager, Software Development

Position Overview

We are seeking an innovative and results-driven Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering, to lead our Platform and Data Engineering organization. This team is responsible for building and scaling mission-critical platforms that are foundational to Autodesk’s success, including:

• Content Platforms

• Unified Search Platform

• Metrics-Driven Experimentation Platform

• Marketing Analytics and Data Engineering Platform

As a strategic engineering leader, you will oversee one or more of these domains, driving technical innovation, mentoring high-performing teams, and shaping Autodesk’s platform strategy. You will work closely with product managers, architects, and business leaders to translate complex business requirements into scalable, reliable, and impactful solutions.

• Lead, manage, and mentor multiple Agile Scrum teams composed of full-stack engineers and data engineers

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning

• Partner with product managers, business stakeholders, and architects to define technical strategy, design robust platform and data architectures, and influence the product roadmap

• Oversee the development, deployment, and operation of enterprise-grade platforms, services, and data products, ensuring high availability, scalability, reliability, and performance

• Guide the design, development, and management of web services and APIs that power internal and external applications and data ecosystems

• Apply expertise in Agentic AI and modern data pipeline architectures to drive innovation and scalable engineering solutions

• Establish and enforce engineering standards for quality, reliability, observability, and data accuracy to support operational excellence

• Champion Agile engineering best practices and drive iterative, high-impact software delivery

• Leverage automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices to improve engineering velocity, operational efficiency, and platform reliability

• Collaborate cross-functionally with software architects, data scientists, product teams, and engineering organizations to build best-in-class platforms, services, and data products

• Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• 10–15 years of experience leading global Agile engineering teams, including full-time employees, contractors, and outsourced teams

• Expertise in software architecture and system design, with strong knowledge of modern data pipelines

• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js is required

• Proven track record of designing, developing, and operating production-grade data pipelines and web services

• Strong understanding of API management platforms and API lifecycle best practices

• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery frameworks

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, enterprise-grade technical solutions

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and business audiences

• Exposure to Agentic AI, AI-driven data platforms and predictive analytics is highly desirable

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred

The Ideal Candidate

• Drive meaningful impact by shaping Autodesk’s future platform and data strategy

• Work at enterprise scale, solving complex and high-impact data and engineering challenges

• Join a forward-thinking, innovation-driven data and platform engineering organization

• Collaborate with top-tier talent across engineering, data science, architecture, and product development

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About Autodesk

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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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