Principal Engineer
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Position Overview
Are you a visionary backend developer ready to lead innovation in cloud-based data management? Join our Fusion Data team as a Principal Engineer and help architect the next generation of Autodesk Fusion—a cutting-edge CAD ecosystem trusted by millions worldwide.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead with Impact: Mentor a talented Scrum team, guiding the development of foundational microservices that power Fusion’s data platform
Solve Complex Challenges: Tackle technical puzzles, troubleshoot issues, and drive solutions that scale across global products like AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion and Revit
Architect for Excellence: Design and implement robust, efficient backend systems using best practices and modern development guidelines
Innovate Continuously: Research, prototype, and introduce new technologies and patterns to keep our platform ahead of the curve
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product owners, scrum masters, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-quality features
What You’ll Do
Lead and mentor a Scrum team maintaining multiple microservices
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Architect, design, and implement clean, scalable code
Ensure performance, resiliency, and scalability of backend systems
Develop and maintain robust test automation
Collaborate to analyze requirements and deliver impactful solutions
Research and implement new ideas and technologies
Deliver results that delight both internal and external clients and drive customer satisfaction
Integrate features across diverse teams and Platform technologies
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
10+ years of hands-on experience with large scale commercial cloud services and applications
Proven leadership in critical projects and fast-paced environments
Advanced Java programming skills (Spring, Jersey, Spring Boot)
Expertise in large-scale microservices, caching (Redis), distributed tracing, eventing (Kinesis), and scaling
Mastery of RESTful web services, relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB)
Experience with unit and automation testing (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter)
Deep knowledge of software design patterns, distributed systems, resiliency, and security
Strong troubleshooting and remote debugging skills
Familiarity with build and CI/CD tools (Ant, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins) and version control (Git)
Excellent communication and adaptability across time zones
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS stack (ECS, Lambda, Batch, Step Function, API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, SQS)
Familiarity with Python, Groovy, and JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, React.js, Redux)
Agile development experience
Knowledge of search technologies (Lucene, Elasticsearch)
Experience with Jira and Wiki
Join Us!
Be part of an innovative team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Autodesk Fusion 360. As Principal Engineer, your expertise will shape our technology and drive the success of our projects. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build the future of design and engineering.
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About Autodesk
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