Senior Principal Software Developer - Computational Design

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Toronto, ON, CAN

Skills: Autodesk APIs, Revit, Civil 3D, Construction Cloud, Forma, Dynamo, C++, C#, .NET, .NET Core, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Agile, React, Typescript, Javascript, cloud infrastructure, 3D computer graphics, computational geometry

About Autodesk
With Autodesk software, you have the power to Make Anything. The future of making is here, bringing with it radical changes in the way things are designed, made, and used. It’s disrupting every industry: architecture, engineering, and construction; manufacturing; and media and entertainment. With the right knowledge and tools, this disruption is your opportunity. Our software is used by everyone - from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyists. We constantly explore new ways to integrate all dimensions of diversity across our employees, customers, partners, and communities. Our ultimate goal is to expand opportunities for anyone to imagine, design, and make a better world.

Position Overview
Senior Principal Software Engineer – Computation Design and Automation Autodesk is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner (AECO) sector by enhancing existing Computational Design and Automation methods with cutting-edge Agentic technologies, seamlessly integrating them into products such as Revit, Civil 3D, Construction Cloud, and Forma. As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will leverage your advanced development expertise and proven industry experience to drive the next wave of Computational Design, Automation, and Agentic technologies across our AEC portfolio. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including software engineers, designers, and industry experts to define product vision and technical strategy. Your role will ensure the seamless integration of sophisticated workflow automation tools within Autodesk’s product suite and tailored cloud solutions for the industry. We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about tackling complex customer challenges, excels in navigating ambiguity, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clear strategic focus. Autodesk offers flexible, hybrid work arrangements, with key home offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

Responsibilities
• Rapidly prototype and evaluate current ideas using Autodesk APIs (primarily Forma and Revit) to validate feasibility, explore workflows and communicate insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with technical leads, researchers, and product managers to define exploratory goals and build proof-of-concept solutions that address key questions or opportunities
• Contribute to design, implementation, testing, and deployment of Dynamo software products (desktop, web, and mobile)




• Lead technical discussions and technical decision-making including coordination and alignment with software architects
• Actively develop and maintain our highly available production systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and maintainable
• Actively contribute to the threat modeling and security architecture design to ensure our services maintain an appropriate threat mitigation stance
• Configure and improve cloud infrastructure for service availability, resiliency, performance, and cost efficiency with increasing load over time
• Participate in team development process, including daily scrum, planning, code reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Offer guidance to junior developers and interns, sharing knowledge and encouraging best practices through informal mentorship and pairing sessions
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software and ML development
• Function well in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment. Apply strategic thinking to shape and executing long-term initiatives that align with business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
• Previous experience designing deploying and maintaining modern web/cloud applications
• Proven Expertise with front-end web development experience, building scalable web applications and components using UI libraries such as React and working with Typescript/Javascript
• Proven Expertise with modern desktop technologies: C++, C#, .NET/.NET Core
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation tasks
• Experience with Continuous Integration, Continuous Deliver, DevOps, etc
• Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and load balancing
• Experience in working in an Agile environment​
• Experience in working with distributed team

Preferred Qualifications
• Passionate about solving problems for AEC customers (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) by applying AI and automation
• Experience with User Interface / User Experience Design process
• Strong Domain Experience with CAD applications and BIM workflows
• Experience with 3D computer graphics and/or computational geometry
• Actively contribute to a learning-driven culture, sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and fostering an environment of continuous growth

Learn More / Plus d'information
About Autodesk / À propos d’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!
Bienvenue chez Autodesk ! Nos logiciels créent chaque jour des choses extraordinaires : des bâtiments les plus écologiques aux voitures les plus propres, en passant par les usines les plus intelligentes et les films à succès. Nous aidons les innovateurs à concrétiser leurs idées, transformant non seulement la façon dont les choses sont fabriquées, mais aussi ce qui peut l’être. Nous sommes très fiers de notre culture chez Autodesk ; elle est au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Notre culture guide notre façon de travailler et de nous comporter les uns envers les autres, influence nos interactions avec nos clients et nos partenaires, et définit notre image au monde. En tant qu’Autodeskien, vous pouvez accomplir un travail significatif qui contribue à bâtir un monde meilleur, conçu et réalisé pour tous. Prêt à façonner le monde et votre avenir ? Rejoignez-nous !

Salary transparency / Transparence salariale
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.
Le salaire est l'un des éléments du programme de rémunération concurrentiel d'Autodesk. Pour les postes basés au Canada (Colombie-Britannique), nous proposons un salaire de base compris entre X et X dollars. Les offres sont basées sur l'expérience et la situation géographique du candidat et peuvent dépasser cette fourchette. En plus du salaire de base, notre programme de rémunération peut inclure des primes annuelles en espèces, des commissions pour les postes commerciaux, des attributions d'actions et un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux.

Diversity & Belonging / Diversité et appurtenance
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
Nous sommes fiers de cultiver une culture d’appartenance où chacun peut s’épanouir. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?
Êtes-vous un sous-traitant ou un consultant existant d’Autodesk ? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). Veuillez rechercher des emplois vacants et postuler à l’interne (pas sur ce site externe).

📌 Senior Principal Software Developer Computational Design (Mumbai)
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