Principal Software Engineer (Remote/Hybrid/Office)

Software Development @ Autodesk

Join our dynamic team in Dublin, where we are dedicated to building innovative solutions that positively impact the environment. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technologies and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Position Overview

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader driving the development of a new sustainability-focused product. You will leverage your deep expertise to consult on architecture, scalability, security, and development processes while collaborating with a diverse team to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will play a key role in shaping the direction of the project and ensuring our systems are highly available, secure, and scalable. You will be a part of an innovative team dedicated to making a difference in the world who will work on a greenfield project where your contributions will have a significant impact on the world we live in. You will also enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values continuous learning and development. This role reports to a Senior Manager.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement complex, cross-functional integrations that meet business needs while adhering to scalability, availability, and security best practices
• Serve as a security champion, ensuring all development activities meet Autodesk’s security standards and proactively addressing vulnerabilities.
• Propose and participate in architectural discussions and changes at the team level to improve system performance and resilience
• Create and maintain Unit Tests and automated test plans, including regression tests, to ensure software reliability and minimize manual effort
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives and contribute to strategic planning
• Translate business needs and technical requirements into well-designed and implemented software components
• Engage in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to streamline development
• Establish and enforce best practices and coding standards across the team to ensure high-quality and maintainable software solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on building cloud-based, scalable, and secure solutions
• 7+ years TypeScript, with experience in designing and implementing scalable software, ideally using the NestJS framework
• 5-7 years experience in designing and developing REST APIs
• Proven knowledge of database systems such as Aurora PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and threat modeling techniques
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure
• Experience in defining and driving architecture and security improvements at both project and team levels
• Experience in integrating various services and systems, ensuring seamless operation and data flow
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tools such as Spinnaker, Dynatrace, Jenkins, and Terraform

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Advanced knowledge of AWS, cloud infrastructure, and SRE principles
• Experience in designing and developing GraphQL APIs
• Strong passion for sustainability and creating technology that makes a positive impact

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About 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 – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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