Director of Software Engineering

Job Requisition ID #

25WD93181

Position Overview

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software empowers innovators to design and make a better world for all.

Autodesk Civil 3D design software is used to plan, design, and deliver land development, water, and transportation projects, and empowers civil engineers and professionals to meet complex infrastructure challenges in a 3D model-based environment. Our Civil 3D Product team is establishing a brand-new R&D center in Pune, India, and we are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Director of Engineering to lead our efforts.

The candidate will be responsible for hiring and onboarding the new teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and building a center of excellence at the Pune site. The ideal candidate will need to have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and deliver high-quality software projects.

• Recruit, onboard and develop a talented and highly motivated team of engineers and managers to successfully deliver the strategic priorities - from the most junior to the most senior
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities for engineering managers and team members
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Inspire and motivate team members to be effective and engaged
• Establish and build a center of excellence at the Pune site
• Oversee the daily activities and development of the engineering team, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, with high quality
• Drive results through your personal involvement and direct leadership
• Collaborate with other engineering teams and disciplines to ensure alignment with product and business goals
• Communicate early and often, building a culture of trust and collaboration between engineers and teams across multiple offices and disciplines
• Willingness to debate ideas with an aim at finding the best solutions
• Champion and drive best in class engineering practices and agility across the teams and larger engineering organization

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale software projects
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and processes
• Solid hands-on experience in C/C++, C#, .Net, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in establishing and building new teams or R&D centers
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team

• Excellent technical understanding and experience with technologies commonly used in multiplatform CAD Applications
• Experience with AutoCAD / Civil 3D and/or knowledge of other CAD systems
• Graphics Standards: OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, WebGL, WebGPU
• CAD Standards: DWG, PDF, DWF, STEP, IGES, JT, IFC