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Autodesk

Software Architect, Licensing, Remote or Hybrid/Remote

San Francisco, CA / Remote

Job Requisition ID #

23WD74138

Position Overview

Embark on an enriching journey with Autodesk as a Software Architect, stepping into an important position important to the transformation and modernization of our mission-critical licensing platform. We are at the forefront of the company's licensing needs and have tremendous visibility and impact across all of Autodesk. The platform stack is complex and is integrated with the desktop as well as cloud products. In this role, you will influence the trajectory of our software systems. You will focus on improving the resiliency and scalability of the platform. You will ensure alignment with the latest industry best practices. In this capacity, you'll mentor a geographically dispersed development team, elevating the standards of engineering excellence across the board. Join us in shaping the future of software architecture at Autodesk. As part of this role, you will be reporting to the Director of Engineering.

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This job will be fully remote with occasional onsite workshops/meetings. This job also might need occasional travel to APAC.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain an understanding of the current system's architecture and functionality
  • Develop a strategic direction for the licensing platform and ensure that the tactical direction is to support the larger strategy
  • Drive broad consensus and agreement across teams and GEOs
  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable software solutions
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a geographically distributed development team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of the platform
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into the platform's architecture by conducting code and architecture reviews
  • Raise the bar within the team and across the organization
  • Partner with Product Management and Business leads regarding future platform and technology issues and the effect of decisions on all projects
  • Create formal networks with industry and cross organizational leadership communities to develop standards, and foster platform growth
  • Work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires and evaluation of intangibles

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience building large-scale distributed systems
  • Have designed and implemented complex software systems
  • Broad knowledge of AWS, server programming, databases, and cloud architectures
  • Experience working with container frameworks (Docker) and container orchestration tools (AWS ECS, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with Microservices, API architecture and management
  • Work experience in a global and distributed environment
  • Technology stack: Java/Spring, AWS/Containers, Go, R, and Python

Learn More

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!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $160,000 and $258,720. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging

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

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Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA
Job ID: autodesk-23WD74138
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led