Full-Time
Principal Software Developer
Product Data
Autodesk
10,001+ employees
Design software, engineering, and entertainment solutions
No salary listed
Montreal, QC, Canada + 1 more
More locations: Toronto, ON, Canada
Hybrid
Hybrid role in Montreal or Toronto; relocation option.
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- Graduate or Postgraduate in Computer Science Engineering or related technical fields
- 8+ years of software design, development, and/or consulting experience in cloud systems or web services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Lead position on a successful delivery of a commercial cloud product
- Proven capability to lead incident response, drive root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and present complex ideas to diverse audiences
- Good understanding of business drivers and ability to articulate them clearly
- Proven ability to mentor and develop technical talent within the organization
- Excellent hands-on Java programming skills and exposure to Spring Boot
- Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, tools, and Agile methodologies
- Hands-on Experience with AWS or other cloud providers
- API development experience (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
- Additional programming skills like Go or TypeScript
- High expertise in object-oriented design patterns
- Experience with CI/CD concepts and working with a deployment pipeline such as Jenkins
- Experience with Databases and database design principles at cloud scale
- Experience with building scalable systems and services in the cloud
- Lead team-level outcomes and high stakes Initiatives
- Independently lead and contribute to key business outcomes of the team
- Lead one or more critical business goals
- Have an understanding of how the team work connects to the business goals
- Demonstrate impact and influence across teams outside of the direct organisation
- Exhibit steadfast leadership and make substantial contributions to large-scale, intricate projects that frequently entail collaboration among multiple engineers and cross-functional teams
- Excel at offering guidance and removing obstacles for both your team and broader colleagues
- Leading projects with unclear milestones by clarifying requirements, carefully planning and executing the scope, closely monitoring quality and team performance to ensure milestones are successfully met on time
- Confidently lead or actively participate in transformative initiatives within Autodesk Platform Services
- Exhibit ownership of platform capabilities managed by the team, encompassing end-to-end responsibilities from Engineering Practices, Solutions, Quality, and Deployment to Support
- Act as a driving force for enhancing Engineering Practices and Quality while simultaneously functioning as an influential multiplier for the team, offering valuable guidance and unwavering support
- Lead technical discussions across the organisation driving the results and business outcomes
- Demonstrate strong leadership in incident calls driving the investigation, timely resolution, and improvements required for each incident. Drive actions for improvements within and outside the team
- Capable of acting as Product owner for the team, balancing the requirements from different sources like architectural roadmaps or product management, as well as improving services
- Mentor and lead other members of the team, and create opportunities to share knowledge
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Small business segment grows 35% faster; Autodesk captures via flexible pricing.
- FY2027 revenue guidance $8.1-8.17B supports $10B target by 2029.
- Digital twin partnerships with Globant expand enterprise AEC and manufacturing TAM.
What critics are saying
- NVIDIA Omniverse directly competes with Tandem; enterprises adopt for faster workflows.
- Open-source generative AI tools enable free 3D modeling, threatening subscription base.
- Shareholder activist proposal passes June 17, forcing governance disruption and strategy shifts.
What makes Autodesk unique
- Integrated cloud platform connects design, construction, and manufacturing workflows end-to-end.
- Spatial AI partnership with World Labs enables 3D reasoning for iterative design.
- Rhumbix acquisition links real-time jobsite data to project cost visibility systems.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Company News
Wix.com and Autodesk are trading at significant discounts as software stocks face pressure from fears of AI disruption, despite limited evidence in their financial results. Wix has fallen over 80% from its highs amid concerns that AI tools will replace website-building platforms. However, the company has developed its own AI website-building capabilities and acquired Base44, an AI mobile application builder that reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue in under a year. Revenue grew 14% year over year last quarter whilst maintaining healthy free cash flow margins. The stock trades at just six times trailing free cash flow. Autodesk, a leader in engineering and design software, has also experienced a sharp drawdown despite staying out of AI headlines. Both companies appear oversold relative to their actual business performance.
Autodesk has attracted investor attention following technical indicators suggesting a potential trend reversal, whilst Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating citing stable billings and demand visibility. The software company's improving chart momentum and analyst confidence come against a backdrop of recent financial guidance. Management projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $8.1 billion to $8.17 billion with GAAP operating margins of 26% to 28%. The company's narrative anticipates $10 billion in revenue and $2.4 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 11.4% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks from AI-enabled competitors advancing in generative design. The most optimistic analysts project $10.3 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in earnings by 2029, above consensus estimates, as markets reassess Autodesk's AI monetisation potential.
Autodesk has completed its acquisition of Rhumbix, a construction technology company that captures real-time jobsite data to improve cost visibility and project decision-making. Financial terms were not disclosed. Autodesk said many construction teams lose cost control not from poor estimates, but from delayed visibility into field activity. Traditional financial systems are backward-looking, with labor and materials data appearing in reports only after work is completed. Rhumbix's platform enables field teams to capture data once and use it across multiple processes, supporting labor tracking, production monitoring, time-and-materials documentation and daily reporting. The integration aims to connect real-time field data with downstream systems, reducing fragmentation and enabling proactive rather than reactive project management. The acquisition strengthens Autodesk's effort to connect workflows across the construction lifecycle.
Autodesk shares closed at $247.44 following mixed recent performance, with a 9% gain over 30 days but a 17% decline over 90 days. The software company generates $7.2 billion in annual revenue and $1.1 billion in net income. The most popular valuation narrative suggests Autodesk is 25% undervalued, with a fair value of $331.75 per share. This view relies on accelerating adoption of cloud-based platforms like Autodesk Construction Cloud and Fusion 360, alongside the shift to subscription and SaaS models driving recurring revenue and margin improvements. However, the company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.5 times, significantly above the US software industry average of 29.9 times, suggesting potential valuation risk if growth expectations moderate.
Bay Area tech companies including Meta, Autodesk, Salesforce, Workday, Google, Pinterest and Block have announced layoffs since early 2026. Industry experts attribute the cuts to overhiring in recent years, economic uncertainty, high interest rates and reduced foreign investment, rather than solely AI-driven efficiencies. Ryan Miller from Employment Boost says most laid-off workers find new roles within three to six months, though some searches extend to a year. Companies are also offering less generous severance packages. The job market has become more selective, with firms no longer hiring at previous rates. The financial impact can be severe for Bay Area residents, where California's maximum weekly unemployment benefit of $450 represents a significant drop from typical tech salaries. With benefits lasting only 26 weeks, workers should monitor company earnings reports and internal communications for warning signs.