Sr. Software Engineer, Inventor (C#, C++, .NET Framework)
Yesterday• Portland, OR
Job Requisition ID #
25WD88718
Position Overview
At Autodesk, we are obsessed with building tools for people who imagine, design, and make a better world for the billions of people living on our planet. Our clients innovate to put rockets into space, invent solutions for bringing fresh water to famine affected countries, 3D print cheap prosthetic limbs for the needy in 3rd world countries, design and make the products for your home and in your pocket, and bring complex ideas and inventions to life. Helping those teams do what they do better, faster and with less negative impact on the world is the mission that pulls us all out of bed every morning.
In this position you will develop, maintain, and modernize one of the top mechanical CAD solutions, Inventor. You will develop primarily on the Windows desktop platform while enabling strong cloud connectivity features and core technology modernization. You will primarily develop code in C++ and C# while also utilizing other solutions like Qt, Git, Jenkins, and Python on desktop and Azure infrastructure to deliver improved Inventor functionality and facilitate modern and efficient software development process. You will troubleshoot and remediate customer issues and system crashes to continually improve stability and performance and will be expected to help our team continually improve process, quality, and the product itself. Having an appreciation or experience with CAD systems or 3D design systems and process will greatly enhance your understanding of our product.
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The Team
Our focus on the Inventor product platform development team is to continue the success of the world's leading CAD family of applications and deliver value to a new generation of customers while continuing to innovate and support our existing customers who work on massive efforts involving thousands of interacting mechanical parts for years at a time. We expect the candidate to have deep knowledge of Windows platform, be mindful of the impact to Inventor customers when developing the product and can work with cross functional and platform teams to deliver high quality products on schedule.
This role is hybrid based in Portland, Oregon.
Responsibilities
- Lead one or more areas of development and maintenance of the Inventor product platform utilizing C++, C#, other support languages, and test automation techniques
- Participate in the development of tool chain improvements critical to the building and delivery of complex software projects to include build pipelines, code version control, development environments, and security
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and improvements while improving the architecture and design of the existing code base
- Ensure code quality and maintainability by modeling and adhering to software engineering best practices
- Triage, debug and troubleshoot issues and bugs using various tools and techniques
- Collaborate with other engineers, user experience designers, and product owners/managers to design and deliver the best solutions for Autodesk customers
- Review other engineers' code and provide constructive feedback on correctness and for achieving higher code quality
- Lead code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting group sessions to ensure robust and efficient code
- Assist in driving the modernization of the .NET framework and support continuous integration and test automation efforts
- Engage actively in developer experience (DevEx) initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency for the engineering team
- Identify and address technical debt and contribute to the strategic planning of the Inventor Engineering Team's efforts
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years' experience in software development, preferably in a product development environment
- Strong programming skills in C++, C#, and other similar and supporting programming languages
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused mindset with the ability to "dig into" the code
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong understanding of the whole software development life cycle to include agile development, automated testing, and continuous integration pipelines
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with .NET framework modernization and UI automation testing is a plus
- Experience in CAD software or other 3D software systems to enhance customer empathy
- Understanding of modern software development automation techniques for provisioning, managing and maintaining software development tools and infrastructure
- Ability and willingness to leverage agentic AI tools responsibly and effectively into the software development process to help increase the quality and longevity of our codebase
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 - 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!
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 $110,300 and $190,300. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include 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 where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging
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Client-provided location(s): Portland, OR
Job ID: autodesk-25WD88718
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-04T19:24:29
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
- Professional Coaching
- Associate or Rotational 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