Full-Time
Principal Software Development Engineer
Platform Development, AWS/Azure
Posted on 9/18/2025
Autodesk
10,001+ employees
Design software, engineering, and entertainment solutions
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hybrid
 DevOps & Infrastructure (2) |
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- 10+ years of professional software development experience, including deep expertise in building and scaling distributed systems, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and event-driven architectures
- Proven platform development experience in AWS Cloud across caching, load balancing, auto-scaling, database redundancy/resiliency, performance monitoring, hosting patterns, and full-stack platform architecture
- Expertise in Python (or similar modern programming languages) with experience delivering scalable, production-grade systems
- Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end system design, development, and operational excellence for critical production systems
- Strong understanding of security best practices, observability (monitoring, logging, alerting), and reliability engineering principles
- Experience in designing and evolving AI/LLM-driven platforms, including AI Agent Platforms, MCP, Trusted AI governance, and LLM-enabled enterprise actions
- Proven ability to design and evolve foundational platforms that accelerate development across multiple business units
- Demonstrated ownership of initiatives from idea to production launch, with measurable business or customer impact
- Experience working across multiple technical domains (e.g., backend, cloud infrastructure, security, data engineering, automation, CI/CD) and demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with product, security, operations, infrastructure, and business teams
- Ability to solve ambiguous, complex problems by considering technical, business, and organizational perspectives
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of engineering excellence
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Design and evolve large-scale, reliable, and secure systems with a focus on performance, maintainability, and operational excellence
- Stay hands-on when needed—prototyping, debugging, and delivering high-impact components
- Apply deep platform development expertise in AWS Cloud, including caching, load balancing, auto-scaling, database redundancy and resiliency, performance monitoring, hosting patterns, and full-stack platform architecture across all layers
- Build foundational platforms and shared services that enable rapid development and innovation across multiple teams
- Design systems for extensibility, multi-tenancy, and future growth — not just immediate product requirements
- Champion reusable “building blocks” over siloed point solutions
- Drive adoption of AI Agent Platforms, working with emerging standards like MCP, embedding Trusted AI governance, and enabling LLM-powered actions across enterprise systems
- Connect technical decisions to broader business goals (e.g., cost optimization, customer impact, faster time to market)
- Prioritize initiatives based on a balance of technical merit and strategic business value
- Influence product direction through a strong technical voice in cross-functional forums
- Lead through influence and expertise across diverse engineering teams
- Drive architectural decisions, mentor senior engineers, and contribute to a culture of engineering rigor and excellence
- Facilitate knowledge sharing, tech strategy reviews, and cross-team collaboration
- Approach challenges holistically, considering code, infrastructure, team dynamics, and business context
- Navigate ambiguity and deliver clarity through well-thought-out decisions and forward-looking designs
- Balance short-term execution with long-term system health and scalability
- Communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, from engineers to executives
- Adapt communication styles to suit the audience — technical deep dives vs. strategic roadmaps
- Build strong partnerships with Product, Infrastructure, Security, and Business teams
- Own delivery from concept through deployment and adoption — ensuring business and customer impact
- Decompose complex initiatives into actionable work across teams, ensuring high-quality execution
- Lead cross-team engineering programs with clarity, accountability, and alignment
- Stay current on evolving technologies, best practices, and industry trends
- Encourage experimentation and innovation in tools, architecture, and engineering processes
- Foster a team culture grounded in curiosity, learning, and continuous improvement
- Experience in participating or driving "Tech Culture" initiatives like Engineering Excellence and Reliability Programs
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
- Experience in building AI and Machine Learning solutions, with practical exposure to AI Agent Platforms, Trusted AI, and LLM-enabled automation
- Experience scaling systems to users or high-throughput enterprise environments
- Contributions to open-source projects, technical publications, or speaking at major industry events
- Hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
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
- AI add-ons like AutoConstrain achieve 60% user acceptance for tiered billing.
- Small Business initiative targets firms growing 35% faster than market.
- FY2027 revenue guidance hits $8.1-8.17 billion with $10 billion by 2029.
What critics are saying
- Generative AI from OpenAI undercuts 3D moat, compressing AutoConstrain prices in 18 months.
- 46.5x P/E collapses if growth dips below 11.4% annually through 2029.
- Rhumbix fails against SAP and Oracle bundling in 18 months.
What makes Autodesk unique
- Autodesk's proprietary 3D design data creates unreplicable AI advantages.
- Integrated BIM via Revit and CAD/CAM/CAE via Fusion enable cloud collaboration.
- Rhumbix acquisition connects real-time jobsite data to construction costs.
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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.