Full-Time
Senior Software Developer
Posted on 9/11/2026
Autodesk
10,001+ employees
Design software, engineering, and entertainment solutions
Compensation Overview
CA$107k - CA$157.3k/yr
Toronto, ON, Canada
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
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- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 4 years of experience building scalable, customer-facing web applications and distributed systems.
- At least 2 years of experience developing applications using Python and Java-based web frameworks.
- At least 2 years of experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Jasmine, Cucumber, or similar tools.
- Experience deploying applications on Amazon Web Services or other cloud platforms.
- Experience working with backend data stores such as DynamoDB, Aurora, or similar databases.
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with JSON and XML.
- Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software components that meet business, quality, and operational requirements.
- Build high-quality, maintainable code using unit testing and test-driven development practices.
- Design and implement scalable REST APIs and backend services.
- Develop a plugin architecture that enables artificial intelligence assistants and services to integrate with the platform.
- Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions while mentoring team members on engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, support, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and provide accurate effort estimates.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and engineering processes that improve quality, performance, and developer productivity.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and code-level issues efficiently.
- Design solutions with scalability, security, reliability, and availability as core principles.
- Experience designing and implementing highly scalable, highly available distributed systems.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Proficiency in Java, Python, or Go.
- Solid understanding of full-stack development methodologies and modern software architecture.
- Experience building artificial-intelligence-powered applications, large language model integrations, or agent-based systems.
- Passion for learning new technologies and applying them to solve complex business problems.
Autodesk produces software for design, engineering, and entertainment work. Its products help professionals create, plan, simulate, and manage projects—from buildings and manufactured parts to films and games—using licenses, subscriptions, and cloud-based tools. Users interact with Autodesk software by running design and modeling tools, collaborating online, and leveraging cloud services for storage, rendering, and project management. What sets Autodesk apart is its broad, integrated product ecosystem across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media, along with ongoing cloud-based features, strategic acquisitions, and professional services that extend its capabilities. The company also pursues social impact and sustainability programs. The overall goal is to help customers design and deliver better projects more efficiently and creatively while expanding access to cloud-enabled workflows and sustainable practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 FY27 revenue rose 16% to $2.05 billion, with 27.4% free-cash-flow margin.
- May 28, 2026 guidance rose again, showing pricing power despite sales reorganization.
- MaintainX targets a $40 billion operations market, expanding Autodesk’s cross-sell surface immediately.
What critics are saying
- January 22, 2026 layoffs cut 7% of staff, disrupting sales execution through FY2027.
- The August 2026 MaintainX integration adds debt, dilution, and margin pressure before payback.
- Ninth Circuit securities appeal over free cash flow and margins threatens credibility and fundraising.
What makes Autodesk unique
- AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion anchor Autodesk’s entrenched workflow standard across AEC and manufacturing.
- Subscription switching costs stay high; firms embed Autodesk files, templates, and training for years.
- MaintainX adds operations data, extending Autodesk from design into asset lifecycle management.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↓ -1%2 year growth
↓ -1%Berenberg has reiterated a Buy rating on Autodesk, trimming its price target to $333 from $335. The decision follows Autodesk's strong second-quarter results, with revenues rising 16% year-over-year to $2.05 billion. Profitability improved notably, with non-GAAP operating margin reaching 41% and earnings per share of $3.30 exceeding expectations. Free cash flow grew 24% to $561 million. However, concerns remain. Whilst revenue grew 16%, billings increased only 10%, potentially indicating slower future demand. Autodesk faces mounting competition from AI-native design tools and cloud-based engineering platforms. Hedge fund holdings dropped to 51 in the second quarter from 67 in the first quarter, though major holders Arrowstreet Capital and AQR Capital Management increased their stakes.
Autodesk shares fell over 5% in after-hours trading to $259.39 after the design software company issued soft third-quarter adjusted profit guidance. The decline came as costs from its MaintainX financing and operations began to impact margins. Despite the guidance, Autodesk's quarterly results showed strength. Revenue rose 16% to $2.046 billion, whilst operating cash flow climbed 25% to $575 million. Free cash flow reached $561 million, delivering a 27.4% margin. The stock now trades 25.63% below its estimated fair value of $348.77, reflecting investor scepticism. Autodesk must demonstrate that its $3.6 billion MaintainX acquisition can expand its platform faster than acquisition costs and AI competition can erode it.
Autodesk reported second quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.05 billion, up 16% year over year and 14% on a constant currency basis. The design software company raised its full-year billings and revenue guidance to reflect higher underlying growth and contributions from its MaintainX acquisition. Chief executive Andrew Anagnost said artificial intelligence "turns connected data and context into actionable project intelligence" to help customers address capacity constraints. He emphasised Autodesk's position in combining design, manufacturing, and operations data. Chief financial officer Janesh Moorjani said the company's sales reorganisation is proceeding as expected. Full-year non-GAAP margin guidance remains unchanged, with operating leverage benefits offset by MaintainX-related dilution. The acquisition includes approximately $45 million in transaction expenses. Revenue grew across all geographic regions, with EMEA up 19% and Americas and APAC each up 14%.
Autodesk shares have fallen 23% over the past year, whilst the S&P 500 climbed. The software firm now trades at $234.97, generating 5.4% in annual free cash for every dollar invested — above the S&P 500's 4.2% median. The company reported an 18.3% revenue increase over the past year, more than double the market median of 7.8%. Its GAAP operating margin stood at 27%, significantly above the S&P 500 median of 18.4%. The market's caution stems from execution risks. Autodesk is simultaneously integrating MaintainX, its largest-ever acquisition, whilst undergoing a major sales reorganisation. Analysts report partner disruption from the internal changes, with management acknowledging expected weakness in new business performance.
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