Business Development Manager

Job Requisition ID #

26WD96518

Position Overview

Business Development Manager - Autodesk Platform Services (APS)

Help build the platform ecosystem powering the future of Design & Make! Are you passionate about building ecosystems and enabling partners to create the next generation of applications on a global platform? Autodesk Platform Services (APS) provides APIs, cloud services, and business accelerators that empower customers and partners-from startups to global enterprises-to build innovative applications and connect workflows and business systems across the Design & Make industries.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to accelerate the adoption of Autodesk Platform Services (APS) across strategic partners, customers, and the developer community in India. In this role, you will identify new business opportunities, help existing and new partners build innovative solutions, and expand Autodesk's platform and AI ecosystem across industries. In this role, you will help shape the next generation of the Autodesk ecosystem by enabling partners to build applications, automate workflows, integrate business systems, and unlock the value of data across the Design & Make industries.

Your work will directly contribute to:

• Growing the APS developer and partner ecosystem.

• Enabling partners to build AI-powered and platform-based applications.

• Connecting data and workflows across the Design & Make lifecycle.
• Expanding Autodesk's position as the platform powering the industry.

Why Join Autodesk Platform Services

Autodesk Platform Services sits at the center of Autodesk's platform & AI strategy. By joining the APS team, you will help build an open ecosystem where partners, developers, and customers create the next generation of solutions powered by data, AI, and cloud platforms. At Autodesk, you will work in an inclusive culture that values diversity and offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, exciting career growth opportunities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Responsibilities

Grow the Platform Ecosystem

• Identify, recruit, and develop strategic partners building applications with APS

• Enable partners to create scalable platform-based solutions that extend Autodesk products, solutions, and workflows

• Build strong relationships with software companies, system integrators, and technology partners

Drive Platform Adoption

• Identify opportunities where APS can create value through customization, automation, integrations, AI, and data platforms

• Partner with Autodesk sales teams to position APS as a strategic platform for enterprise customers

• Promote platform-based business models that unlock new value for partners and customers through thought leadership, event presentations, and digital content such as YouTube recordings

Lead Strategic Initiatives

• Identify trends in AI, data platforms, and digital transformation across the Design & Make industries

• Contribute to go-to-market strategies that expand the APS ecosystem

• Support strategic initiatives around AI, sustainability, and digital transformation

Engage the Developer Community

• Support the growth of the Autodesk developer ecosystem through events, hackathons, and industry conferences

• Collaborate with developer relations and product teams to improve platform adoption and developer experience

• Highlight partner success stories and ecosystem innovation

Collaborate Across Autodesk

• Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and sales teams

• Provide insights from partners and customers to help shape the APS roadmap

• Support strategic relationships with leading technology companies

What Success Looks Like

• A growing partner ecosystem with AI-powered solutions built on APS

• Increased APS adoption across enterprise customers and developer partners

• Strong partnerships with startups, ISVs, and GSIs

• Visible leadership through developer events, customer and partner meetings, and digital channels such as YouTube and webinars

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or platform ecosystems

• Experience working with APIs, cloud platforms, or developer ecosystems

• Strong understanding of software platforms, integrations, and digital transformation

• Ability to engage effectively with business and technical teams as well as executive stakeholders

• Willingness to travel 20-30% for customer and partner meetings, industry events, and ecosystem engagements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with platform ecosystems, marketplaces, developer programs or marketplaces

• Familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

• Experience working with startups, enterprise software vendors, ISVs, or GSIs

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field. MBA is a plus

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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 - 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!

Salary transparency
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.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: autodesk-26WD96518

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-15T20:08:28